Smoked Tri Tip Roast

Smoked Tri Tip Roast

from blackberrybabe.com
115 min
6 servings

This Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe is fantastic! We use a simple dry rub, quick smoke and reverse sear for delicious results.

Ingredients

  • 1 2.5 pound tri tip roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 batch Smoked Beef Dry Rub

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Remove the tri tip roast from the refrigerator and allow it to rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes to remove the chill.

  3. 3

    Lightly brush the roast with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  4. 4

    Prepare spice rub, and coat the roast generously with the spices, pressing it into the meat with your fingers.

  5. 5

    Smoke the tri tip for one hour, or until the roast reads 115-120 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant read thermometer.

  6. 6

    Prepare a large skillet to sear the roast. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat on medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Pull the tri tip from the smoker, and sear for 1.5-2 minutes per side.

  8. 8

    Remove tri tip from skillet and transfer to a cutting board.

  9. 9

    For best results, allow to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.