BBQ Thread

[mcnuttz]

I usually look at a couple recipes and mix what I like and can get.

Same, can't wait to try this out. Thanks!

 

[data]

No more metal wire brushes to scrape my grates. Almost ate one

 

[mcnuttz]

No more metal wire brushes to scrape my grates. Almost ate one

Scrape and rinse your grill when the cooking is over so you don't have to worry about this. I learned the hard way myself.

 

[mcnuttz]

I have a tri-tip to smoke this weekend.

Have smoked them in the past but they were always pre-seasoned.

This one is fresh, so pretty anxious to get into it.

Anyone have any tips on seasoning a tri-tip?

 

[L.T. Fan]

I have a tri-tip to smoke this weekend.

Have smoked them in the past but they were always pre-seasoned.

This one is fresh, so pretty anxious to get into it.

Anyone have any tips on seasoning a tri-tip?

How long does it take to cook a tri tip? I have a brother in law that cooks them but they are tough as a boot. I can’t believe he is cooking them correctly. He puts the whole thing on a grill and then slices the servings after about 45 minutes on the grill.

 

[mcnuttz]

How long does it take to cook a tri tip? I have a brother in law that cooks them but they are tough as a boot. I can’t believe he is cooking them correctly. He puts the whole thing on a grill and then slices the servings after about 45 minutes on the grill.

I've only done a couple, and always smoke them rather than grilling.

I hardly ever wear boots, damn sure won't eat one!

 

[NoDak]

How long does it take to cook a tri tip? I have a brother in law that cooks them but they are tough as a boot. I can’t believe he is cooking them correctly. He puts the whole thing on a grill and then slices the servings after about 45 minutes on the grill.

Trying to grill a tri tip is his mistake. He's cooking it too hot and fast. Throw it on a smoker at around 225 degrees for about 2 hours or so. Pay close attention to the internal temp of the meat, taking it off a about 6-7 degrees shy of your desired doneness (medium rare is the only correct answer here) Then throw it in a hot cast iron skillet to sear. Then let it rest about 10-15 minutes before slicing. You will have a tender, juicy cut of meat. No more boots to eat.

 

[mcnuttz]

So I'm just going to use salt, pepper, and smoke to flavor the tri tip.

Reckon I'll keep it simple since it's my first time.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Trying to grill a tri tip is his mistake. He's cooking it too hot and fast. Throw it on a smoker at around 225 degrees for about 2 hours or so. Pay close attention to the internal temp of the meat, taking it off a about 6-7 degrees shy of your desired doneness (medium rare is the only correct answer here) Then throw it in a hot cast iron skillet to sear. Then let it rest about 10-15 minutes before slicing. You will have a tender, juicy cut of meat. No more boots to eat.

Sounds right. He has wasted a lot of Tri tips but I have never said anything because I have never tried to do one and it’s not likely I will .

 

[mcnuttz]

Sounds right. He has wasted a lot of Tri tips but I have never said anything because I have never tried to do one and it’s not likely I will .

Just do one, to show him how it's done.

 

[data]

Been using my pellet smoker exclusively for a solid 5 months. Went back to charcoal and, man, there's nothing like a good charcoal fire.

 

[Plan9Misfit]

I've never been a fan of tri tip. It's too lean, which is why so many people overcook it and make it as tough as a shoe.

 

[Plan9Misfit]

Been using my pellet smoker exclusively for a solid 5 months. Went back to charcoal and, man, there's nothing like a good charcoal fire.

Use a natural wood smoker with good wood. The temperature is more challenging to control, but the flavor is a lot better than anything that comes from a pellet.

 

[data]

Use a natural wood smoker with good wood. The temperature is more challenging to control, but the flavor is a lot better than anything that comes from a pellet.

Definitely and hope to some day. But I need the automation convenience for those 12 hour smokes.

 

[Plan9Misfit]

Definitely and hope to some day. But I need the automation convenience for those 12 hour smokes.

Yeah, I hear you. I have a wood burning smoker, and briskets can suck the life out of me sometimes because I have to put them on the smoker at midnight-1am for them to finish by 6-7pm.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Just do one, to show him how it's done.

I would have to go to California to do that. I guess I could make a video. No can’t do that I sold my system last year. Scratch everything.

 

[Sheik]

Ok smoker guys.

I need something big enough to do 8-12 tri tips at a time.

What do you recommend? Any of your models handle that?

 

[mcnuttz]

Ok smoker guys.

I need something big enough to do 8-12 tri tips at a time.

What do you recommend? Any of your models handle that?

Mine would handle it.

You wanna borrow it this weekend?

 

[Sheik]

Mine would handle it.

You wanna borrow it this weekend?

Make and model, sir?

 

[data]

Yeah, I hear you. I have a wood burning smoker, and briskets can suck the life out of me sometimes because I have to put them on the smoker at midnight-1am for them to finish by 6-7pm.

I just went to the market to buy a packer brisket. Son of a bitch damn near doubled in price from $3.99/lb pre-focus to $5.99/lb.

I opted for ny steaks instead.