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Tri Tip... you've met your match!

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minniemoh
minniemoh Posts: 2,145
edited June 2016 in Beef
Beef shoulder tender nearly frozen when I started it on the mini. Seasoned with Montreal and cooked raised direct at 250-300 until thawed. Then I ramped the heat to 500 for a little sear. One of the best pieces of beef I've ever eaten. Crazy tender and so beefy. The lil guy just started "dipping" his bites all on his own! It sure was a hit with the family. Pics are a very random order due to vanilla.


L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
eggAddict from MN!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,794
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    It sure looks like a winner to me. Awesome job. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,794
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    Is that you in the pic with the little guy?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Hans61
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    You showed that tri-tip whose boss! I love it when my littles appreciate the egged food!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    Thank you @SGH , but no that's my very forgiving bride. I'm not nearly as good looking.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • SGH
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    minniemoh said:
    Thank you @SGH , but no that's my very forgiving bride. I'm not nearly as good looking.
    You are a lucky man my friend. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    SGH said:
    minniemoh said:
    Thank you @SGH , but no that's my very forgiving bride. I'm not nearly as good looking.
    You are a lucky man my friend. 
    Thank you. As they say... I out-kicked my coverage.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Your boy dipping...outstanding brother!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    edited June 2016
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    bgebrent said:
    Your boy dipping...outstanding brother!
    He may be only 2 yrs old but I like to think he's wise beyond his years.  ;)
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    Hans61 said:
    You showed that tri-tip whose boss! I love it when my littles appreciate the egged food!
    Thank you @Hans61 - maybe my title wasn't very clear. This is not tri tip but rather beef shoulder tender. In my opinion, it is a much better piece for flavor and texture. Think the flavor of a tri tip with the texture of filet.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Hans61
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    minniemoh said:
    Hans61 said:
    You showed that tri-tip whose boss! I love it when my littles appreciate the egged food!
    Thank you @Hans61 - maybe my title wasn't very clear. This is not tri tip but rather beef shoulder tender. In my opinion, it is a much better piece for flavor and texture. Think the flavor of a tri tip with the texture of filet.
    Sounds awesome, will put on my to do list!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • minniemoh
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    SGH said:
    Is that you in the pic with the little guy?
    As you can see from the photo, he's excited to take after you and your crews operating the heavy equipment (see his t-shirt) rather than running around trying to sell stuff like his old man.  ;)
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Shiff
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    I think Shoulder Tenders are a little known cut of beef that is really good.  One of my favorites.  I still like Tri-Tip but the shoulder tenders are better.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    Petite tender is really hard to find in my area. It is a very good cut. Excellent cook, and the testimonial from the wee one sells it! Time to go look for this again. Thanks for sharing!  
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • SmokeyPitt
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    Man that looks great.  I agree that your son might be some kind of culinary prodigy.  

    I will definitely be on the lookout for this cut.  I don't think I have ever seen it.

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 895
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    Excellent parenting! You got a 2 year old to eat yams and brussel sprouts?

    Did you get that perfect medium rare by feel, or by probing it? Nice job either way, I'd pay for steak that well presented.

    Indianapolis, IN

    BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe. 

    Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically. 



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  • Ivanhoe
    Ivanhoe Posts: 223
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    looks fantastic! I don't recall seeing that cut of beef around here.
    Tulare, CA - Large BGE
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  • Shiff
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    SmokeyPitt said:

    I will definitely be on the lookout for this cut.  I don't think I have ever seen it.
    @SmokeyPitt , ask your local butcher and if they want your business, they should be able to order some.  Our local Stauffers market carries it most of the time and this is a result of my asking them to get me some. They did and put the rest in the meat case and it sold.  Now they carry it regularly.

    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
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    Great all round.  I will have to keep and eye out for that cut.  I just found a local place that has tri tip.  Next time in I will ask him about it.  My daughter started eating chicken from the egg at about 11 months old.  She loves it.  I bought a small for my second egg.  I told my wife it was for her (my daughter).  You might be able to pull the same thing off for your son :)
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    I actually purchased some a while back from Publix. I had never really seen them before....but gave them a shot. I skewered them for kabobs....and found much joy. Don't think I have seen them sense.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • DaveRichardson
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    minniemoh said:
    SGH said:
    minniemoh said:
    Thank you @SGH , but no that's my very forgiving bride. I'm not nearly as good looking.
    You are a lucky man my friend. 
    Thank you. As they say... I out-kicked my coverage.
    I've used that descriptor many times!!!!

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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