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marinated smoked tri tip steak

Smoked Tri Tip

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3-6 lb tri tip roast
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • fresh thyme or rosemary leaves
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Trim the fat from the meat, if desired. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt on all sides of the roast. Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes
  • Prepare the smoker or grill. Add wood chips of your choice. Preheat the smoker or grill to 225 degrees
  • Brush olive oil on all sides of the meat before adding black pepper and thyme or rosemary. Transfer the roast to the smoker or grill, close the door or lid, and cook for about 1-2 hours, depending on your preferred doneness level. Medium-rare tri tip should cook to 125 degrees before removing it
  • Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat with butter. Sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side
  • Place the roast on a clean plate tented with foil for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving