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Low and Slow Tri tip

EGGARY
EGGARY Posts: 1,222
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I saw on the Search Forum someone doing a Low and Slow Tri Tip at 250 until the temp reaches 125 internally. Take off and let sit for 15 minutes and then sear each side at higher temp.

My question: Do I do the Low and Slow Cook direct or indirect ? Will cook at 250.

Thanks.

Gary
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    Gary...Do you have a raised grid? I usually do my tri tips the reverse....I sear direct with the grid on the fire ring (egg stabilized at about 400*), then I put in the raised grid and finish it, still direct, but raised. I pull at about 122*...the rest will bring it to 130*...med rare. Plenty of salt and pepper before the sear....FYI. ;) Wish you the best! :)
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    LC.,

    I've done that too. I would sear at 400. Take off and put in PS and let cook until it reaches 125. I saw the Low and Slow and it looked interesting.

    Thanks.

    gary
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  • thirdeye
    thirdeye Posts: 7,428
    If you can go raised direct, that works like a charm at 250°. You might not even need an end sear as the color may be just right.

    But, when it's at an internal of 100° and if the color is not right for you, remove it to a cutting board to rest about 8 or 10 minutes while the Egg ramps up. Then give it a minute or so on each side over a hot fire.
    Happy Trails
    ~thirdeye~

    Barbecue is not rocket surgery
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  • tach18k
    tach18k Posts: 1,607
    I do them indirect for the slow cook and then I remove the plate setter and sear.
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    I did it direct at 250 and it didn't take long to get to temp. Now I am just waiting for the potatoes. Then I will sear the Tri tip.

    Next time I will do what I have done before and that is, sear at 400, take off, put in Plate Setter and get temp down and roast the rest of the way.

    Nice thing is I was able to get the temp to 250 and that was a first time for me. I would like to try spare ribs and now I know I can get it down to 250.

    Thanks for the info.

    Gary
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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    It cooked too fast.
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