Reverse seared tri tip... My interpretation of Santa Maria style!

NERVOUS

I've been on a tri tip binge lately...  Can't get enough of the stuff!  This is my latest cook:



I cooked this tri tip low-and-slow at 250 degrees F to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, then seared over an open flame for ~2 minutes per side.

I used California Red Oak smoking chunks in an attempt to get as close to 'authentic' Santa Maria style as possible (at least flavor-wise).

nolaegghead

damn that's invoking a Pavlovian response and I just ate. 

Sweet100s

Looks perfectly cooked and sliced!  

Theophan

That meat is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!

I've never had Tri-tip in Santa Maria, so I don't have a clue what's "authentic" or what's not, but that's sure great looking steak!

JohnnyTarheel

Wow... That looks great!!!

Hawg Fan

It's one of my favorites as well.  You nailed it!  Perfect.

EggNashville

Nicely done my friend!

johnnyp

Man, I'd make a pig of myself

500

That looks so nice. The choice cut I got from Wegmans was good but didn't look as good as yours. 

annjamaican

Lovely. What did you rub it with?

dogoffo

Absolutely beautiful Tri Tip. Nice Job!

Meeeshigan22

Wow, looks perfect.

I love California Red Oak with beef, maybe my favorite smoking wood. Really distinct flavor.

SkinnyV

Id hit it....

NERVOUS

annjamaican said:

Lovely. What did you rub it with?

@annjamaican, I used this:

But you have to promise me you aren't going to buy it...  Trust me!  

jabam

Theophan said:

That meat is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!

I've never had Tri-tip in Santa Maria, so I don't have a clue what's "authentic" or what's not, but that's sure great looking steak!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria-style_barbecue?wprov=sfsi1

hoofaloos

nolaegghead said:

damn that's invoking a Pavlovian response and I just ate. 

THIS!!!

StillH2OEgger

I've been pleased with my tri-tips, but they didn't look anywhere near as good as that. A home run.

Ladeback69

So @NERVOUS, did you use Santa Maria rub and on a Santa Maria grill for the tri tip?  I have one in the freezer I have been wanting to cook.  Maybe this weekend.

NERVOUS

Ladeback69 said:

So @NERVOUS, did you use Santa Maria rub and on a Santa Maria grill for the tri tip?  I have one in the freezer I have been wanting to cook.  Maybe this weekend.

Unfortunately, I don't have a Santa Maria grill...  So, I cook my tri tip on the BGE.  Reverse sear at 250 F (indirect) until internal temp is 125 F, then sear over an open flame (direct) for ~2 minutes per side.

We love the stuff so much, I did another one on Saturday...

bgebrent

Your tri tips look fantastic brother!

GrillSgt

Looks great, would love to try. How long did it take to get to 125 at 250?

OneNole03

Very nice indeed!

Legume

Wow!  That just looks amazing - both'em.

Hans61

looks awesome! 

55Kevy

That looks great!  I've been doing mine raised direct @ 400-ish.  I'm going to try indirect low-n-slow next, but I second @GrillSgt's question: how long to 125 IT (and how heavy was the TT)?

SPRIGS

Looks phenomenal!!!

CodyA88

Wow!  That looks perfect!  Great temp on that meat.. I'm drooling!

NERVOUS

GrillSgt said:

Looks great, would love to try. How long did it take to get to 125 at 250?

55Kevy said:

That looks great!  I've been doing mine raised direct @ 400-ish.  I'm going to try indirect low-n-slow next, but I second @GrillSgt's question: how long to 125 IT (and how heavy was the TT)?

Thanks fellas...  I'm using tri tips that weigh 2.5 - 3.5 lbs each.  They only take 35 - 45 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 125 F.