Thin Tri-Tip cook info needed.

[Guest]

Hi All,

I need an advice on cooking a thin Tri-Tip piece. I got two pieces of about 2-3" thick, 2 lb. each and the fat was (unfortunately) stripped from them. My intention is to get a layer of fat to have on top of them while they cooks.
1. Since I (still) don't have a probe thermometer (they are REALLY hard to come by in Israel), what will be a good lid temp. to cook them at and for how long?
2. What is a good classic BBQ sauce recpie for this meat?

Thanks,

Yehuda.

 

[Doug D]

Cooking at an average of 260*F, measured thru the top vent, it should take a little over 3-1/2 hours. I would probably forego sauce, as tri-tip can be a flavorful piece of beef on its own-- some people even prefer to grill them. If you do sauce, I would suggest something more tangy and less sweet.