Smoked Tri Tip
This smoked tri tip recipe is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy a tender and juicy cut a beef that is loaded with smoky flavor.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pound tri tip roast, excess fat trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse rub
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Remove tri tip from the fridge and let sit out at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
- In a small bowl, add the steakhouse rub, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
- Season all sides of the tri tip with the seasoning. Rub it into the meat on all sides and let it sit while the smoker is preheating.
- Place the tri tip directly on the grill grates and insert the probe into the thickest part of the tri tip.
- Close lid and smoke until the meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 135° for approximately 1 ½ hours - 2 hours.
- Remove tri tip from the grill and place on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Increase the temperature to 450 degrees and let preheat for 15 minutes.
- Return tri tip to the grill, brush with barbecue sauce, sear for 4 minutes, turn over and brush with the remaining barbecue sauce, and sear for 4 minutes.
- Remove tri tip and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing, making sure to slice against the grain.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2019mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg