Smoked Tri-Tip Steak

Super enjoyed myself, @jsmella_smellaque, as a guest on @prairebbq Instagram LIVE event. I smoked tri-tip steak and Rob cooked a tri-tip like a brisket. What fun! Tri-tip is incredibly versatile, affordable and so delicious.

Due to its triangular shape, this steak was popularized by the Santa Maria BBQ Festival that celebrates this bottom sirloin steak each year. Historically seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic, I added a few extra touches in my Kitchen Pantry Rub and finished off with chimichurri. Regardless of your seasoning, smoking a tri-tip steak is easy peasy.

Smoked Tri-Tip Steak

Smoked tri-tip steak is a versatile, affordable and flavorful steak that can be shared in your home – and without a trip to Santa Maria!

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 tri-tip
• spice rub

Equipment

• Smoker/ Grill

Method

 

1. Season tri-tip 1 hour before
2. At 350F on a grill/smoker or 300F on Gateway Drum Smoker, cook 15 minutes on one side.
3. Flip and cook 15 minutes on the other side or until 15-20 degrees below doneness (mine was 110F)
4. Sear 5 minutes on lowest rack or hotter temp.
5. Flip and sear an additional 5 minutes. (Mine was done at 125F)
6. Rest 30 minutes under tented foil.