Easy Smoked Tri-Tip

5 from 1 vote

This easy smoked tri-tip is a simple smoker recipe that delivers tender, juicy beef with plenty of flavor using just a handful of ingredients. A seasoned 2 to 3 pound tri-tip is smoked low and slow, then finished at a higher temperature for a perfectly cooked roast with a delicious crust. It’s an easy beef dinner option that’s ready in just over 2 hours and works great for feeding family or guests.

Course Beef, dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Barbecue, BBQ

Keyword comfort food, easy, grilling, smoked

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 2 10

Servings -6 servings

Calories 382kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Tbsp all-purpose rub I use The Gospel from Meat Church
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
2-3 lb Tri-tip

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose rub, kosher salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the mixture over both side of the tri-tip and lightly rub in. Allow the meat to sit now for 30 minutes.
Preheat pellet smoker to 165 degrees.
Next, place the tri-tip on the rack. Finally, insert the meat probe into the thickest part of the meat.
Cook for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 110 degrees. Then increase the temperature on the smoker to 475 degrees.
Smoke the meat until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees. This can happen quickly or it could take up to 30 minutes. The smoker might not even reach 475 degrees before it cooks the meat.
Remove the meat from the smoker and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Then slice against the grain and serve.

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