Oak Smoked Tri-Tip
Looks really good Mike!!!
I was just about to put this in the photo gallery when I thought, "wonder what Steve picked for the Throwdown?"
Glad I did.
Saturday night I started out with a ~4lb Choice Tri-tip from my local Albertsons ($2.99 lb until Tues night in my area).
After trimming it a little, I threw it in my Foodsaver quick marinator with a little Mr. Yoshida's, some WishBone Italian dressing, some old Chris & Pits that was taking up room in the fridge, and some minced garlic.
Ran the marinator cycle, sealed and put in the fridge overnight. You can see where the vacuum was released blew the garlic off in the middle.
Set up the WSM with chimney of lump and oak chunks and took it to 275* as measured at the therm lid.
My target was 225*, so I took it past there anticipating the temp drop.
Put the roast on fat side up, and didn't check it again for about an hour and a half.
After the 1.5 hours was up, I took the lid off and checked the temp....just where I wanted it. :thumbsup:
At this point, I disassembled the WSM and moved the top grate directly over the charcoal ring for the final sear.
When it reached 145* IT, took it off, rested for about 20 min, sliced and served.
No rub or additional seasonings necessary, just a little pepper and the marinade provided all the flavor.
Thanks for looking.