Low and Slow Smoked Tri-Tip | How To

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Smoked Tri Tip is a flavorful and juicy steak that will soon become one of your favorites. When cooked correctly, it’s incredibly tender and completely delicious. In today’s post I’ll teach you how to smoke tri tip like a pro!
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[@hoss6048]

My dad, now 83, grew up in the Santa Ynez Ca in the early 50’s. There was many roundups on the ranches in the area and the cowboys would cook that cut over oak wood with simple salt, pepper and garlic. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and he’d get the butcher to cut tri tips. Everyone on the block asked what it was and no one hardly knew what it was. He’d cook it over oak wood the way he knew. It was usually made into ground otherwise. Everyone loved it. So that’s a small bit of tri tip history…

[@buzzardscry1383]

*red oak 💪🏽🫶🏽👌🏽😋

[@bigfranksworld]

I grew up 12 miles from Santa Maria. Ate tri tip all my life. On Fridays and Saturdays, every other corner in Santa Maria had an open pit oak BBQ pit on it, cooking tri tip, chicken and beans. For the price, there isn't a better cut of meat!

[@markclifford7436]

Morton tri tip from Costco are the best.

[@BloodBlight]

This is a brilliant use/reuse into presentation! THANK YOU!

[@billbeyer657]

Made this last night with a simple SPG rub and it was amazing. Great recipe.

[@brettsuydam7457]

Love reverse searing tri tip! Haven’t done it with cast iron and butter so I’ll be sure to try that next!

[@techsture]

I've prepared tritip twice like this and it's come out amazing both times. Trying again today, and I'm sure it'll be great. Amazing recipe!

[@brianrichardson5974]

Tried this today, my 15 year old son loved it. I thought it was great, too. Thanks for the tips!

[@sleaverbar3717]

Delicious I’m glad you reviled the secret temp to cook it to I love making tri-tip but never knew what temp to cook it to.

[@vitaminwater6235]

I just got a Traeger. Been trying out different things like ribs, beef, pork belly, and now i need to try this smoked tri tip. My family has been coming over more since I got the smoker and they really think I’m a backyard bbq hero 🤣. This will be my third video recipe I will be trying 😊

[@mikebronc2902]

Great video Susie! We love tri tip at our house but have never done the cast iron sear! Looks delicious!

[@rgzulim75]

Just got done doing everything exactly as you explained and OMG! It’s heavenly. Thank you.

[@pingstick]

Serving in the cast iron searing pan. You are a genius. I plan to do this next time. Thanks! I love your channel!

[@purleybaker]

I"m finally going to try tri-tip this weekend and really appreciate your tips. I wasn't going to use Cherry but you're right it adds nice color, so Cherry and Oak it is.

[@rondabutcher1992]

I'm from the Central Coast (Santa Maria area) of Cali. LOVE the Santa Maria tri-tip sandwiches too! Great video. Thanks.

[@richardalesi2798]

I grew in Southern California and have always loved Tri Tip! I've never reverse seared one. I will definitely be trying this the next time I'm fortunate enough to find a Tri Tip in a store here in Arkansas. That looks amazing!

[@marceberhardt2141]

Great video. The slicing info was helpful.

[@MrT6bill]

Bend tip is a great way to check grain! Thanks!

[@scottswisher4840]

All is right in the whole world!!!! Love you guys.

[@libbyguidinger6212]

OMG!!!! JUST TOOK THE FIRST BITE ...WOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@mdroid20]

Nice!! I’m trying it today!

[@hom296]

What a great video! Susie you have great energy/vibes. I'll give your recipe a try as soon as it stops raining (Northern Cal)!

[@86eastbay]

I never knew you had a youtube channel!! I literally go to all your smoked recipes! Definitely gonna use your method because I saw you are finishing it with a cast iron skillet

[@rbj9061]

You are awesome, great cook as always!!!! Yes tri-tip is DELISH when done right . Looked fantastic!!!

[@ts-vx6iw]

OMG she is the best 🙌🏼

[@Duschbag]

Your timing could NOT have been better. I have a Wagyu Tri-Tip in my freezer and was thinking of making one for dinner tomorrow so... Thank you for making up my mind for me.

[@jefforr1083]

Made this tonight, sure impressed the fam.

[@GO-AVS]

Most under rated cut of meat. Looks delish.

[@vaughnprecision]

I’m making this same thing tomorrow for dinner.! It’s my favorite cut

[@dustyriverspices]

Yum love the butter baste

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Looking forward to this one, love cooking Los and slow . Did a beef on the baby q last week. Low and slow is the best 👌👌👌

[@teamcq9204]

My go to meat is the trip tip. Im am indirect heat method kind of guy. My tri tips always come out soft and juicy. Im trying your method today. I can’t wait. ❤❤❤

[@marklewsader646]

It's Oct 2023 I been smoking for a few years now and I ran across you video on tri tip done it the same way you did but I didn't have any cherry would so I use apple in its place and turn out so soft tender it melted in your mouth appreciate your video look forward to trying more well done

[@fixit4182]

Those are my fave cut

[@libbyguidinger6212]

Got the smoker set and about time put this in ...

[@WillieMcX]

I watched many vids for Saturday's tri tip cook. Following this one to the T. Love the serving in the skillet, especially since we'll be dining outside and will need the heat retention.

[@WillieMcX]

It turned out great!

[@sds6828]

Great video..TP is my fave

[@juanar6233]

I grew up in Santa Barbara and always cooked open flame with red oak. Tri-tip is amazing anywhere, yours looks delicious:)

[@Chris-qc6br]

Nice presentation in the pan. I reverse seared mine on the Blackstone. Didn't come out that well though🤷‍♂️. We got tri-tips all over here in KC though!

[@1ronhall]

WowSers!! I need some of that …. Looks super-delicious!! Did I say WOW??

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

Tri tip has all but replaced every steak meal in my household.

[@mynameisjustj]

Will be smoking our first Tri Tip tomorrow. Way over here in Virginia!

[@stevefielding6031]

I'm doin' one now.

[@gbbrunson4617]

Hi ya did a awesome video here,, thanks ..iI was introduced to tri tip from my favorite meat market Here in the Midwest (ILL.) (Morgan's meat mkt). I've done a a couple tri tips.. and like how well you did yours, I will copy lol,, as never did the iron skillet. .Enjoyed watching you, thanks .

[@geraldm7435]

There's a tri tip thawing out in the fridge right now, it'll go on the grill later this week 🔥

[@topafkar]

Hi very nice recipe 👍 mmmm yummy

[@obnoxiousvodka]

that is a massive tip

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

If you do get a tri tip with fat cap, by all means render that down with a little spices and inject and use that to pan sear. YUM

[@peterkotara]

My local butcher in Blenheim, New Zealand , recommended this cut to me when I told him I was looking for product to experiment with when I first got my Kamado smoker. I'm 4 Tri Tips in, and the best one I've turned out so far is Low (~108c) and slow (6hrs), my own spice rub and much screaming at the smoker to maintain temp. My colleague (South African - they live and breath BBQ) had a taste and teared up. I was happy.

[@bones4956]

No they didn't lol

[@peterkotara]

@@bones4956 I think it had more to do with the fact that his Nanna had just passed away and he was feeling home sick. Incidentally, Iv'e not been able to replicate the same quality again, completely beginners luck.

[@tri-tipjunkie]

Delicious cooked perfectly yum.👍

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Have you looked at the new Genesis 2 . Looks amazing lolling forward to it being released in Australia in July 👌👌

[@Heygrillhey]

I haven't yet!

[@JayMiV]

Yep, tritip is the best cut of beef! Brisket is a close second lol

[@bigeyedave100]

Tri tips have been around the Midwest for as long as I can remember it’s not new mane just new on the west coast

[@ronloomis8245]

Another one on my list. What is the ratio of oak to cherry that you like?

[@Heygrillhey]

50/50ish. It's a guesstimate.

[@williamrogers281]

Great video! I also have a Camp Chef smoker and I've been wanting to smoke a Tri-Tip for a long time but didn't know the best way to do it. I will definitely try your technique. It looked SO delicious, I can't wait to try that as well! How long did you sear the tri-tip in the cast iron pan?

[@Heygrillhey]

I usually go for a minute each side, but I also go by looks. Get the surface HOT and sear both sides until you like how they look!

[@williamrogers281]

@@Heygrillhey Thank you for your reply! I will definitely try that!

[@MrDeadeye619]

What is the banjo lick that you have playing in the background while she is slicing? It’s driving me crazy

[@robertwoods4457]

Not too popular here in jersey but when you find them they are very very expensive

[@gulfcoastliving3186]

Obviously there are some specific points that utilize the cast iron pan but have you used the flat top for the sear? I’ve seen some videos of the flat top option, as other viewers probably have, and the sear seems to turn out pretty well. Also, did you sear both sides or just the bottom?

[@Heygrillhey]

Both sides! I have used the flat top, but for something like this the cast iron is much easier to clean.

[@__hjg__2123]

My favorite......when I lived in SoCal..... alas, near impossible to find back on the east coast -even at a butcher. (and no, those silly "tri tip strips" they sell aren't the same...)

[@georgemeriwether9593]

After watching this fantastic video, I realize that need a larger cast iron skillet. What size is your skillet, please?

[@Heygrillhey]

I use my 12" and 15" skillets most often!

[@georgemeriwether9593]

Thanks!

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Yum yum come get some

[@nickodell1953]

Nice! You killed it though.! Off the grill at 125 in my opinion. :)

[@pokesfan91]

My family would throw it at me if I served it over 125. Tri tips are finicky, 135 is not their happy place.

[@garrettg2976]

I love you.

[@philliptoole6439]

The one kinda nitpicky thing I have about tri-tip (and I've been cooking them for decades), is that when you go to change direction on the cut, that section doesn't have seasoning or bark on one side. Is it a problem to cut it ahead of time and smoke them as two different steaks?

[@Heygrillhey]

No problem at all.

[@2silentwake2]

Did you sear both sides or just one?

[@Heygrillhey]

Both sides!

[@2silentwake2]

Ty!

[@BassRaider]

👏👏👏😁

[@gearsofricardoify]

Nothing is more sexier than a female who knows how to cook meats haha thanks for the great recipe!

[@YummyFoodSecrets1]

❤❤❤😛🤪

[@AshGreen359]

I was wondering why she doesn't use the fire box to sear but then I realized she's using a pellet smoker

[@davidbates4520]

👍🇺🇸

[@1MRSTOMP3R3]

Not Supposedly it did come from Santa Maria California.

[@xpopsx5624]

Don’t add anything on over powering proceeds to baste the tri tip in butter, garlic and time

[@obnoxiousvodka]

smh, this is grilled not smoked... the breaking down of the collagen into into gelatin is what makes smoked meat "juicy"... this is a grilled stake with smoke flavor

[@smithfamilyhomestead1515]

$100 piece of meat. $200 for gas to get it.

[@2savannah100]

Our Tri-Tip here in Bakersfield is $ 7 or $8 a pound unless it's on sale. Gas is $5.25 at Costco. I can go to any store I want for under a gallon..

[@smithfamilyhomestead1515]

@@2savannah100 👏👏👏

[@rbj9061]

Gues you can have some cheese 🧀 with your wine 🍷 lol 😝, it’ll be cheaper than Tri Tip for you.

[@rbj9061]

@@2savannah100 State market in Delano right now is having a sale for trimmed at $4.69 Lb. Paso Robles Food 4 Less last week had em at $3.98Lb untrimmed.

[@smithfamilyhomestead1515]

@@rbj9061 lol

[@rogue_cgm100]

Medium rare, no no no I don't think so you cooked the color right out of that bad boy the insides have the color of a swine chop. Then to put a meat that rested back into the "warm" pan to what continue cooking when you already over cooked? Bad advice, I've watched you ruin many cuts and a tritip is so easy, I didn't think you could ruin it but I applaud you for succeeding. A tip I can give is to forget about being so strict on your temps and cooking times, but use that as an outline, and for each cook let the meat itself tell you when it's ready. This is a skill that comes with many years of cooking meat.

[@MohkieHazSquids]

The white balance in the camera is off. Check at 7:27. The sky is messing with the colors in the vid, but Its pink and with a smoke ring. And everybody reverse sears. You rest the meat to prevent over cooking and muscle fiber relax to abosrb the juices then quickly sear it for a crust. When she cuts in the meat you can clearly see how juicy and soft the meat is. Overcooked meat doesn't do that.

[@MohkieHazSquids]

You sound like you don't have much experience if you're confused about everything. And why do you keep watching if you don't agree with her videos?

[@seanmayo8744]

A roast that cooks like a steak lol You’re not from California. 😂😂😂

[@Heygrillhey]

Thankfully.