Game Day Tri-Tip

[cajunrph]

First try for a Tri-Tip (pun intended.) I picked up about a three lb Tri-Tip from HEB. I seasoned it with Montreal Steak Seasoning at about 10am this morning and put it back in the fridge. I pulled it out after 6 hours and dusted it with garlic powder and allowed it to get to room temp. I really intended to do a reverse sear on it but out of force of habit I set my BGE up for indirect cooking. For the sides my girlfriend prepared some bacon wrapped asparagus and bacon wrapped green beans.

Sides included sweet and regular taters.

Everything on the grill.

I was shooting for a grill temp of 325*. For the most part I had that. I cooked the Tri-Tip till an IT of 125*, pulled everything and set the Egg up for direct grilling. I seared the Tri-Tip for two minutes each side.

Before the sear.

After the sear.

The Tri-Tip was done faster than I thought it would be done. After I finished the searing I set the Egg back up for indirect again and put the sides back on. This time I let the temp get up above 400*. I let the Tri-Tip rest while the sides cooked.

Finished sides.

I had some challenges seeing the grain to slice the Tri-Tip correctly. Some I nailed, others were off slightly. Overall it was a good cook.

It looked better in person. Thanks for looking.

 

[esmoker]

Looks amazing some of my favorite food there

 

[COS]

Bacon wrapped green beans, nice. I got to try that sometime. Tri-tip looks good.

 

[PatAttack]

Really good looking grub right there!

 

[Branded BBQ]

Making me hungry.... looks fantastic!!

 

[THoey1963]

Love me some Tri-Tip. When slicing, just think about the following picture. That's the general direction the grain runs...

 

[cowgirl]

Looks fantastic!

 

[cajunrph]

Thanks for all the props.

Love me some Tri-Tip. When slicing, just think about the following picture. That's the general direction the grain runs...

Thanks, that's exactly what I needed.

 

[Texan79423]

You nail that TT. I love tri-tips. I have cooked them low and slow with lots of rub. Cooked them at 300-325 with just a light dusting. I've grilled them with just SP&G on santa maria grills. You can season them many ways and cook many ways.

 

[JbTech]

Bacon wrapped green beans, nice. I got to try that sometime. Tri-tip looks good.

I love those green beans!

Taste just like asparagus :clap2:

 

[smoke ninja]

Id like to "tri" that

 

[Texan79423]

Why did you have to post the pics. I have had it on my mind all day.
Had a good lunch and still thinking about it.

 

[legendaryhog]

Nice work bro.

 

[MizzoQ]

Looks delicious, the perfect compliment of sides too! Tri-tip is quickly becoming my go to roast. I never really had it before I bought my Joe, it's not very popular behind the iron curtain in CT...but it should be! At my local Restaurant Depot, can pick up an 8 pack of tri tip for about $112 or so. Works out to $14 a roast which is a home-run.

 

[THoey1963]

That is a pretty good rate MizzoQ. I think when I buy them here from HEB, they are something like $12 - $14 each depending on the weight.

 

[Lefty421]

i love those green beans!

taste just like asparagus :clap2:

lol!!

I love tri-tip. So quick and easy. My kids love them too. Unfortunately, they don't last long as I can only find small ones here. I wish I could get my hands on some 3 pounders. The ones I can get are usually only about half that size.

Looks great. Nicely done!