Beef

Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip

Prep Time: 12 hrs

Cook Time: 2 hrs, 30 min

Difficulty: Beginner

This is a wonderful recteq wood pellet grill recipe to add to your meal rotation and it couldn't be easier! With a simple garlic spice marinade, the Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip will be perfectly delivered from your recteq.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade and add in the Tri-Tip.
Step 2: Allow the Tri-Tip to marinate for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Preheat the recteq to 225°F.
Step 4: Allow the Tri-Tip to smoke on the recteq until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (about 2 hours).
Step 5: Remove Tri-Tip and let it rest under a foil tent.
Step 6: Raise the grill temperature to 500°F with the Sear Kit inside.
Step 7: When grill reaches 500°F, put the Tri-Tip back on the recteq.
Step 8: Raise the internal temperature of the Tri-Tip to 135°F for a medium rare roast.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Tri-Tip

1 each (3.5 pound) Tri-Tip

Marinade

¹/₄ cup(s) Olive Oil
1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
¹/₂ teaspoon(s) Onion Powder
1 teaspoon(s) Chipotle Powder
¹/₄ teaspoon(s) Black Pepper
1 cup(s) Water

Tools Needed

Large Mixing Bowl
Sear Kit

Step 1: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade and add in the Tri-Tip.
Step 2: Allow the Tri-Tip to marinate for a minimum of 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Preheat the recteq to 225°F.
Step 4: Allow the Tri-Tip to smoke on the recteq until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (about 2 hours).
Step 5: Remove Tri-Tip and let it rest under a foil tent.
Step 6: Raise the grill temperature to 500°F with the Sear Kit inside.
Step 7: When grill reaches 500°F, put the Tri-Tip back on the recteq.
Step 8: Raise the internal temperature of the Tri-Tip to 135°F for a medium rare roast.

Chef Pairings

This incredible Smoked Chipotle Tri-Tip could be paired with mashed potatoes and our Grilled Broccoli and Bacon Salad for a meal everyone will enjoy.

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