7 year old requested tri-tip, so I happily obliged. I only have a Webber 22, I’ve tried a few different methods, still trying to perfect my tri-tip. I’ve tried a low n slow method that’s good but I don’t get a very good crust, this one I just ripped over direct heat on some coals. My wife is pregnant and rare meats have been kind of grossing her out so I was shooting for a medium. Picked up the last trimmed cut they had at my Ralph’s, I let it rest as long as I could after work(maybe 2hrs), it was at like 57° when I put it on, rubbed with olive oil, seasoned with this “loot n booty-what’s your beef” my buddy gave me, I pulled it at 127° after 22 minutes(damn I’m just realizing how fast that was) then it shot up to 147° after I wrapped it in foil. Usually with low n slow it only rises 10° after I pull it. Ended up a little more well done than I would have liked but it was still good af to me. Lookin at the pictures it is pretty medium in the middle, ends were well. I can’t tell if I’m burning shit or if it’s ‘char’. Family likes it so I’m not mad at it but I’m always open to suggestions for improving.

I think maybe the move is low heat, basically all my vents almost closed, so like 250-300 ambient, meat up to 125 then pull, let it rest a bit, then get the coals ripping again, open vents, lid off, maybe blower a little then put it back on for like 5 minutes a side? This method is just so involved. It’s a battle between function and flavor for me. This was basically quick n dirty in my opinion and it was great.

I also want to try a 24hr salt brine at some point, also wanna get mustard as a binder instead of oil. The thing I like about tips is I can pick one up after work and make dinner pretty quick.

by Dukeronomy

26 Comments

  1. spudz-a-slicer-dicer

    Looks pretty good to me. Do you have a preferred rub?

  2. Minus_none

    Fuck the tip I’ll take the whole thing brother

  3. Flintdaddy69

    I’m usually not like this…but yeah just the tip

  4. PincheBatman

    Just slide in my mouth man. as much as you want.

  5. gert_beefrobe

    For 40 minutes of work, I’ll take that over brisket every single day.

  6. Meh_cromancer

    If it meant I could try that steak, absolutely

  7. Chrisdkn619

    I also cut the tip off as a sampler before it’s completely done! 😂🤣🙌🏾

  8. Pleasant_Diamond3687

    Sure… Just the, ‘tip’… Famous last words…

  9. EmeraId_Block

    Absolutely, without hesitation. Steak looks good too

  10. Witty_Noise_2875

    No thanks brother, I don’t swing that way

  11. LIFEANDDEATHFROMWORB

    Dude gib meat. And thanks for sharing your tip friend I will try this tomorrow for my cookout

  12. AppearanceNo8561

    AYOOO WHAT ON EARTH IS DIS POST NAHHH (I would devour that shit tho)

  13. ThaiLassInTheSouth

    I knew I was gonna wander into these comments and come out laughin’.

  14. DingoAteYourBaby69

    Wait… I have played this game before…. it always ends up being more than just the tip. Sign me up!

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