Surf and Turf

[NorCal Smoker]

Choice Tri Tip from Costco (looks prime to me):

Balsamic Glazed and seasoned with BPS Money and Double Secret. In the fridge:

After a few hours, on the MAK on smoke for an hour:

Raised to 275F after an hour on smoke. Held temperature until Tri Tip was 142F:

Rested for 20 minutes and then sliced:

Shrimp, marinated in Desert Gold and EVOO on the MAK:

All plated up with tri tip, Shrimp, pinto beans, cucumber, onion, and tomato salad, and broccoli:

Best cook in a long time.

Thanks for looking!

 

[wolverines]

That Tri looks awesome! Great cook. Makes me wish for some warmer weather!

 

[scooter]

Absolutely nailed that tritip Norcal! Rest of plate looks awesome also! is that plate for the whole family???

 

[TentHunter]

That's got to be one of the best looking tri-tips I've ever seen. It looks more like it should've been graded as prime with that much fat marbling.

And you cooked it to perfection to boot!

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Wow... brilliant. Tri-tip will be the perfect easy first cook once I get set up.

"Choice Tri Tip from Costco (looks prime to me)"
I always tell people that Costco Choice punches above its weight and their prime is usually pretty lousy (for prime). I make sure to compare them each purchase to see if its worth the price difference. That's a great cut and cooked beautifully.

 

[P3ll3tz]

lovely dish!