Need some Tri tip help

Captain_Paul

i took my Minimax on a fly fishing weekend and forgot my plate setter. I have a one pound Tri tip for tonight. What should I do?

Photo Egg

Cook it direct just like you would your favorite steak.

SoCalTim

Try to find a market and buy some sort of small pan to act as a barrier. IMO, the MM is too small for a direct cook, thou, if you do try,  push the lump (as much as possible) to one side and just flip flip flip. 

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SoCalTim said:

Try to find a market and buy some sort of small pan to act as a barrier. IMO, the MM is too small for a direct cook, thou, if you do try,  push the lump (as much as possible) to one side and just flip flip flip. 

It's only 1 pound. Basically just a sirloin steak. Would be harder if it were 2-3 pounds.

keepervodeflame

I would fold several sheets of aluminum foil together to make a diffuser and set it on the main grate with the tri tip on the second level if you have one. If you don't you could set it right on top of the foil. You will still get heat coming thorough but not as much as if you cooked it direct. i would use the hot potato flip flop technique, turning it often and also rotating it a 1/4 each flip. I would also try to bank the coals to one side and try to make a cool spot on the grill. All you have to do it get the IT up to 110 and then remove the foil and sear it quickly.  I usual pull mine at 122 to 125. Happy Cooking. 

Captain_Paul

No stores around but I have foil. So, what temp to get to 110? Then pull and sear at 600? Or how would you suggest the all direct?

berndcrisp

Try the foil idea. But a steak on a fishing trip? Who woulda thunk?

SoCalTim

Photo Egg said:

SoCalTim said:

Try to find a market and buy some sort of small pan to act as a barrier. IMO, the MM is too small for a direct cook, thou, if you do try,  push the lump (as much as possible) to one side and just flip flip flip. 

It's only 1 pound. Basically just a sirloin steak. Would be harder if it were 2-3 pounds.

Hey brother, your right. I missed the 1 pound part. Never seen a Tri tip that small. Tim 

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Captain_Paul said:

No stores around but I have foil. So, what temp to get to 110? Then pull and sear at 600? Or how would you suggest the all direct?

Honestly, just cook it the same way you would cook your favorite steak.
Small tri-tip piece is going to be just like cooking a good top sirloin steak.
This is a flat iron cooked direct at 350. Make 3 foil balls and jam them on the fire ring and use them to raise your cooking grate if you like. I have evn used rocks in a pinch.

Captain_Paul

SoCalTim said:

Photo Egg said:

SoCalTim said:

Try to find a market and buy some sort of small pan to act as a barrier. IMO, the MM is too small for a direct cook, thou, if you do try,  push the lump (as much as possible) to one side and just flip flip flip. 

It's only 1 pound. Basically just a sirloin steak. Would be harder if it were 2-3 pounds.

Hey brother, your right. I missed the 1 pound part. Never seen a Tri tip that small. Tim 

Butcher cut it just for my dad and me. 

Captain_Paul

Photo Egg

Captain_Paul said:

Perfect...lump level looks perfect for a roast temp at 350-400.
Enjoy!

Captain_Paul

Captain_Paul

So, raised direct, what's my pull temp?

Captain_Paul

Thanks guys. Turned out great. 

Ima_good_egg

That's a plate of goodness right there.