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Smoked Tri-Tip

Smoked Tri-Tip “Trisket” Style

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting time 45 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2.5–3 lb tri-tip roast
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat smoker to 225°F.
  2. Trim silver skin; leave thin fat cap.
  3. Apply rub generously.
  4. Smoke until internal temp reaches 160–165°F.
  5. Wrap in butcher paper.
  6. Return to smoker.
  7. Cook until internal temp reaches 200–203°F.
  8. Rest 45 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice against the grain.

Notes

  • Cook to temperature, not time.
  • Wrap at stall for best moisture.
  • Always slice against the grain.
  • Resting is mandatory for juicy results.