Beef

Smoked Tri-Tip

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 1 hrs

Difficulty: Beginner

We've loaded up on the seasoning for this tri-tip recipe. Make sure to break out your Sear Kit, too, so you get that perfect seared crust on each of your steaks. There's no skimping on flavor with this recipe!

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 250°F and place the Sear Kit on the right side of the grill, flat side up.
Step 2: In a small mixing bowl: add Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub, Ben's Heffer Dust, rosemary, and kosher salt. Mix well.
Step 3: Coat both sides of the tri-tip with olive oil and then the rub.
Step 4: Place on the recteq, fat side up.
Step 5: Cook to an internal temp of 130°F. (About 1 hour)
Step 6: Remove tri-tip and wrap in foil, then increase recteq temp to 400°F.
Step 7: Place tri-tip onto the Sear Kit and sear each side for 4 minutes.
Step 8: Allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes and slice across the grain to serve.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Tri-Tip

1 each (2.5 pound) Tri-Tip
1 tablespoon(s) Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub
1 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
1 tablespoon(s) Rosemary, chopped fine
¹/₂ tablespoon(s) Kosher Salt
2 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil

Tools Needed

recteq Chef's Knife
Cutting Board
Aluminum Foil
Small Mixing Bowl
Sear Kit

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 250°F and place the Sear Kit on the right side of the grill, flat side up.
Step 2: In a small mixing bowl: add Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub, Ben's Heffer Dust, rosemary, and kosher salt. Mix well.
Step 3: Coat both sides of the tri-tip with olive oil and then the rub.
Step 4: Place on the recteq, fat side up.
Step 5: Cook to an internal temp of 130°F. (About 1 hour)
Step 6: Remove tri-tip and wrap in foil, then increase recteq temp to 400°F.
Step 7: Place tri-tip onto the Sear Kit and sear each side for 4 minutes.
Step 8: Allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes and slice across the grain to serve.

Chef Pairings

Smoked Tri-Tip sets the stage for an amazing meal when served with Grilled Broccoli and Bacon Salad and Au Gratin Potatoes.