my first tri-tip - lots of pics

mad max beyond eggdome

thanks to celtic wolf, i had my first whole tri-tip tonight ... it was very, very good indeed. .. .rubbed it with some olive oil, kosher salt, and dizzy cowlick ... .did a standard t-rex on it . .[p]here it is, all dressed up and ready for the egg. ..
[p]and during the nuclear phase (about 90 seconds per side at 700+[p]

after the flip

did i say i like flames??!!![p]and now the dwell (took about 20 minutes at 425 degrees..[p]
[p]after a 10 minute rest under foil. ..it sliced beautifully.. . nice thin slices produced a very tender "chew"[p][p]i served it with fresh corn and my pancetta/mushroom mix. .. [p]
[p]everyone agreed it was very, very good ...the four of us left no leftovers .. ..[p]looking forward to ribs, corn, tomatoes for mothers day dinner tomorrow (yep, my spouse actually asked for ribs for dinner) ...

thirdeye

mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Nice. New camera on board?? [p]Tri-tip is kind of edging out prime rib at my house. Not so much because of the price, but because of the flavor and the size.[p]~thirdeye~

Unknown

max! nice flamage![p]some people prefer cupcakes...
but i for one care less for them.

mad max beyond eggdome

thirdeye,
no, same camera i've had for about a year now.. .cannon S2 IS. . .i really like it ...still trying to figure it all out though. . .i'm finally figuring out the close-up features. . .[p]the tri tip had a great flavor. ..not as good as the hanger steaks though, but very good, beefy flavor indeed. ..

mad max beyond eggdome

Rick's Tropical Delight,
thanks on the flamage ...not sure i understand the cupcake reference though

TRex

mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Very very nice, Max! [p]It's interesting, though - your tri-tip looks a different shape than ours was - like it has a "tail" on it or something. Maybe mine wasn't "whole"?[p]Have fun with the rib cook tomorrow![p]TRex

mad max beyond eggdome

TRex,
thanks jason. ..since its the first one i've ever seen up close and personal, i don't know if that is 'normal' or not. . .it was kind of a funky shape that is for sure. .. it did have a nice beefy taste though. . ..i'd definitely buy more of them if i can find them. .

Celtic Wolf

TRex,[p] It's whole. They call them Tri-tips because they have 3 points.[p]@MAX Anytime I am up your way I'll be happy to bring you some

Car Wash Mike

mad max beyond eggdome,
Looking good Max. I actually cooked dinner for my mom tonight. Sausage stuffed portabellas for appetisers. Filets, green beans. Bakers. Then bbq pears for dessert.[p]Mike

Unknown

max,
it's a frank zappa song, max. frank zappa. max. frank zappa

mad max beyond eggdome

Rick's Tropical Delight,
dang rick, you got me on that one, and i have a pretty good zappa collection. . .[p]"i ate a hot dog, it tastes real good. ...then i watched a movie from hollywood. . ." (cheapness, from the roxie and elsewhere album, my favorite)

Unknown

mad max beyond eggdome,
it's muffin man with captain beefheart on harp! hahaa

Smokey

mad max beyond eggdome,[p]You have the touch! Looks yummy![p]Best to you and the family![p]Smokey

Morro Bay Rich

mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Glad to see you finally shook the "rib habit".[p]Cheers,
Rich