Tri-Tip

bigmikej · October 2004

Having heard about this cut before on the forum, I have been eager to try it but have not seen it in Atlanta. Today, at Costco, I found two left. I grabbed the biggest one (2.5 lbs) and was wondering how to cook it. Direct v. indirect, high heat v. low heat, how long, marinade, rub??? Is this a cut that needs time to break down the collagen (ie brisket) or would it do better w/ a hot, fast cook. If it is like flank steak, I like to marinate and cook hot/fast. So basically, do I cook it like a steak or like a brisket? Or would it do better at a roast (350 or so). I like my steaks rare to med rare. Give me the ins and outs of this elusive cut eggers![p]Got (4) 7lb bonless butts waiting in the fridge that will go on tomorrow AM, that I am taking to the tailgate in Athens for the UGA/LSU game. Go Dawgs![p]Also, was in the BGE HQ on Wed. and noticed they had a new deal on BGE lump. Two 20lb bags for $25. BA also threw in a free BGE apron because I said I didn't have one (an apron) and because he is a super nice guy.[p]Thanks in advance for the help,
Mike

KevinH · October 2004

bigmikej,[p]I would roast it. Use indirect heat at about 325. Rub it with olive oil and coat it with black pepper and whatever else you like. Garlic, thyme, whatever floats your boat. Or you could use chile powder & cumin for a southwestern flavor. You could also marinate in a little red wine vinegar for 30 minutes before you begin. It's hard to go wrong. I also like mesquite smoke with beef.[p]Cook it until the thermometer reads about 130. Don't over cook it!

tach18k · October 2004

bigmikej,
I do mine a little different than most.
I rub mine with 3 different rubs.
I slow cook mine at 250 till the center is 130 (rasied grid on plate setter)
I remove from the Egg for 20 minutes. I get the Egg up to sear temps and then I sear it (without plate setter) to a nice finish. Let it rest for about 7 minutes, then slice away. I always do two tips for a family of 5 eaters. Some like it on hot rolls other like it just sliced on the plate.

a stick · October 2004

tach18k,[p]I gotta agree with you, the best tri-tips are lo-n-slo. If you like to cook 'em high, try lo-slo at least once.

bigmikej · October 2004

astick,
about how long would a 2.5 lb tri tip have to cook at 250 degrees to get to say 120 internal?

JeffHughes · October 2004

bigmikej,[p]I did a 2 lber last night. Rubbed w/montreal steak seasoning and cooked direct at 450 for about 15 minutes a side to 130* internal. Perfect medium rare+. This is my family's favorite steak...[p]I'll try the low and slow, but the way I did it is traditional Santa Maria style...[p]Jeff

Smokin Joe · October 2004

Jeff Hughes,
"Santa Maria" style - what's that? [p]Is it sort of like Christopher Columbus - set out with some basic notion and see what you find? [p]Hell, I do that a lot... LOL Joe

tach18k · October 2004

bigmikej,
Well it depends where you start. 42 degrees or 54 degrees. To play it safe and to have a timely serve. Figure about 40-50 minutes from 42 degrees. I guessing as I never paid attention. But if you have things that need better timing you can always let it rest a little longer if needed. I wouldnt pull it before 125, unless you eat it very rare. 130 seems the best spot. Also this works well if you want to sear a tip thats has gone the lo and slo then cooled, then put in the refridgerator for the next day. Then its ready for the sear.

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