Tri-tip on the Traeger

[4soup]

I have two nice tri-tips I'd like to do on the Traeger, does anyone have a good method they can share?

Thanks

[kmhfive]

I don't have a method that works yet. I've got two Tri-tips that I'm going to cook this week. I let you know how it goes.

[Ozzie]

kmhfive Please do share. Looking forward to trying a Tri-tip. Good luck!

[4soup]

I don't have a method that works yet. I've got two Tri-tips that I'm going to cook this week. I let you know how it goes.

ok great, please keep me posted.

[Ozzie]

Very brief but a starting point for a pellet cook-

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/the-pit-mastery-program/beef-steak-brisket-roasts-prime-rib-etc/306910-awesome-tri-tip

In case you didn't see it, not exactly written for a pellet cook but maybe a good reference-

http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/santa_maria_tri-tip_steaks.html

Haven't tried it on my REC-TEC yet but soon I hope. Please share your cook with us pellet heads. Good luck.

[kmhfive]

Thanks!

[Rod]

I've done a couple Costco tri-tips on my Rec Tec. Followed Meatheads Santa Maria recipe (except I used cow crust as I can't get enough of it). Turned out great. Just be sure to slice across the grain. Tri-tip is really just a big ole steak anyway.

[SMOG MAN]

I have cooked Tri tip many ways and the common is don't over cook, use a thermometer for internal temperature if you have one. They do benefit from dry brining with the proper amount of salt a day in advance of cooking. If what you have is not a pre-seasoned hunk of beef, some steak seasoning or other beef seasoning is a crowd pleaser, just don't over salt if using a store bought rub-seasoning. On a gasser I cook them at 350F, Maybe 90min? (It has been a long time ago) I do like cooking them on the RecTec now at 230-250F and then a good reverse sear on a "afterburner" set up.

[jacmac422]

230 until they hit about 118-120 (not much carry over when your cooking at a low temp) then pull and sear on something. Preferably a charcoal grill but gas or cast iron work too. My favorite seasoning is salt, pepper, garlic.

[Deaf Arty]

Agreed. With a good dry brine and this method they come out great. I've cooked 'em on a Traeger and on a GMG DB with great results.

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

Went looking for some tri-tip this morning, but of course, at our local places, there's nothing even close. I'll have to look at Costco the next time I'm down in Tulsa. <sigh> Too bad, had a hankerin' for some tri-tip goodness!

[JCBBQ]

I've never cooked using pellets. Can you sear on them? If you can then just follow MH's recipe -low and slow til you reach a couple degrees below your desired doneness, then sear.

[CurlingDog]

the Traeger on the smoke setting will bring them up low and slow, but you need to treat the cut like a sirloin steak and reverse sear them, utilizing your leave in and instant read thermometers to check the internal temps until they get where you want them to be.

[CandySueQ]

I can sear on my Yoder Cimarron!

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

Can't really sear on my Traegar, I don't think. I can't get up to quite 400F.