tri tip?

[Corey Elks]

never done a tri tip. Do you cook them like a bresket or like a steak?? thanks for any input you guys have!!

 

[K Kruger]

If they're whole you cook them like a roast - either slow then sear-to-finsh (my preference) or sear then slow-to-moderate till cooked to your liking (often medium-rare to medium - though they can take medium-well if not over-the-top).

If you purchase tri already cut into steaks you cook them like steaks - but slower is usully better still.

 

[Corey Elks]

thanks Kevin... So you dont cook them till well done like a brisket? You just cook them low and slow like a brisket till they hit a med rare or medium temp and then pull them?

 

[Corey Elks]

also would you do it on the smoker or on the grill? thanks

 

[K Kruger]

Either way. i susually use a grill unless I'm soing several.

They are sort of like 'roast beef', that is to say, one cooks them till med-rare or med internally, with a nice external finish.

They do not - technically - need to be low/slowed, but they do best, imo, if the are cooked gently till shy of one;s target then seared to finish. Rest, then slice thinly.

 

[Corey Elks]

thanks again kevin