Small tri tip in the oven

[TactTm1]

I just picked up a small tri-tip, about 2 pounds and will do it in the oven (wot did he say???) Yes, the BGE is still broken....

ANyway. i am thinking about 375 oven until internal hits 140. My question is, should I sear it before oven roasting it or just season it and toss it in? i amy cover it since it is so small and I don't want it to dry out.

Thanks.

 

[leanza]

Its probably too late but a sear couldnt hurt, get some nice carmelization. It will just speed up your overall cooking time. I would try it.

 

[SteadySmokin]

yea throwin the tip in a smokin hot cast iron skillet with some oil fro a couple minutes on each side and youll be much happier than just sticking with the oven

 

[TactTm1]

Haven't put it in yet, so not too late. Thanks!

 

[Moose]

I would suggest searing it after you get it close to your target temp. You'll have juicier meat that way...

 

[TactTm1]

Moose: Your post came in just a bit late for me...

I took the previous advice and seared it off, popped it in the oven and tried to pull at about 140. This was a small roast and the ends were much narrower than the middle, so I probably should have yanked it a little earlier.

Having said that, the ends were just a littl over cooked for our taste, but the middle section was very nice, with a good juice and taste factor.

Seasonings were a mix of salt, pepper, Po-Po rub, Krazy Kajun and some Chef Pierre's Cajun seasoning....kinda just a grab into the spice drawer!!

Next time I do this int he oven, I'll try the post-oven sear, use a bigger tri tip and watch whee I take teh temperature.


( I also might try to avoid having my wife and 2 of the boys standing inthe kitchen asking if the meat is ready, when can we eat, i gotta go, come on, hurry up, etc, while I watch the tip, boil the corn, saute the mushrooms and onions and press reset onthe smoke alarm!!!!)

 

[Nick@ParkAQ]

I'm a fan of the reverse sear when my grill's not working! but then again I'm a fan of the reverse sear when she is working. I'm just a fan.