Walnut smoked tri tip

CarterQ

CarterQ

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Wanted to smoke something with walnut pellets, everyone said beef is the way to go. So with all the discussion about tri tip this week I decided to smoke one!

Seasoned up with some McClintocks BBQ seasoning (the restaurant isn't great any more but the seasonings are still decent) and Lemon Pepper

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Onto the MAK @225

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Smoked until it hit an IT of 140 then pulled, sorry no pics on the grill it was pouring rain and windy so I wasn't hanging around for pics!

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Let it rest about 20 minutes and sliced

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Three toothed monkey girl wants a slice!

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This came out awesome, for anyone who says they can't tell the difference in pellet flavors, smoke some beef with Walnut. It is a robust, peppery smoke that went perfectly with the tri tip and a nice fat Cab!
 
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TentHunter

TentHunter

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CarterQ said:
...This came out awesome, for anyone who says they can't tell the difference in pellet flavors, smoke some beef with Walnut. It is a robust, peppery smoke that went perfectly with the tri tip and a nice fat Cab!
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Excellent description of the smoke flavor, Carter!

I've been wondering how the smoke flavor was ever since the discussion on walnut pellets. I'd also imagined it would give a nice dark color to the food and no disappointment there. That steak looks beautiful.

I like Big Poppa's idea that smoke is like a spice. I can tell a difference in wood/pellet flavors and believe at least part of the difference has to do with the aroma. A big portion of what we taste comes from our sense of smell.

Thanks for sharing. I'll be ordering some walnut pellets soon.



So who's the three-toothed monkey girl? She's a little cutie!
 
sparky

sparky

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i want mine to move out. the 24 yr old daughter and 22 yr old son eat my lucky charms and capt crunch. :(
 
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