Tri Tip BP Style

Work has been a bear lately with long hours and some unexpected travel so I haven't had a chance to cook much. Things are finally calming down and I was able to get in some smoker time this weekend. I have been wanting to try BP's method of cooking a tri tip @275 up high with no sear so I gave it a whirl-

Start with a nice little tri tip



Hit it with some Double Secret



On the MAK @275, up on the half rack



While the meat is smoking away, steam a couple of artichokes for about 30 min



Halve them, clean out the choke, hit them with some Annies Garlic EVOO and Desert Gold



Tri tip done, flipped once halfway through and pulled at 140



While the meats resting crank up the MAK to high and grill the chokes and some garlic bread





Slice the meat after a 15 minute rest



Served it up with the wife's Greek style bean salad



This came out perfect and it hit the spot, loved letting the tri tip ride at 275 with no sear.

It was leap of faith as those of us who grew up and live in Central CA are taught at a young age that tri tip must have a sear. This method is wonderful, you have great even color edge to edge and like BP has mentioned you really taste the interaction between the smoke and rub.

I love Tri-tips, those came out great Carter!

Looks great Carter!

Carter,
That looks great. I wish we could get tri-tips around here. Everytime I see a tri-tip cooked, I am envious. One of these days....

Art

another great meal ala carter. the tri tip looks fantastic partner.

Nice lookin Tip Carter...Ill have to try it the BP way next time, I still reverse sear mine...

Looks killer good Tom!

Ever since BP posted the thread with this method, I've been itching to try it. Well, the store is carrying Tri-Tips for Labor Day, so I picked up a few and will be trying it either this evening or tomorrow.


BTW - Do my eyes fool me or is that the full size Flame Zone drip pan you're testing?

Nice looking Tri Tip. Like bflodan, I still reverse sear mine. I will have to try the BP method.

Nice looking Tri tip! I have been anxious to do some chokes as well. Thanks for sharing!

Looks great Carter!! Would your Mrs care to share the salad recipe? It looks like something I would like too. Thanks!

Id like it too...if you tell her Cowgirl wants it she might give it up!

Ditto! Tri-tip looks great and I'd love to see the recipe for that salad..

Thanks for all the nice comments, for those who asked here's the salad recipe-

Greek Bean Salad

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (adjust this to taste, we like more cheese in ours)
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.