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Brisket Style Tri Tip

Brisket Style Tri Tip

A tri tip is seasoned with a brisket rub, smoked in a two step process and finished off with the Texas Crutch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs Tri Tip Roast
  • 2 tbsp Margarine
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • Dry Rub
  • 3 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp MSG

Instructions
 

  • Combine the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Apply the dry rub to the tri tip coating all side thoroughly (about 3 tbls)
  • Let the seasoned tri tip rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Smoke the tri tip for two hours at 180F.
  • Smoke the tri tip for two more hours at 275F.
  • Wrap the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil with the margarine and barbecue sauce.
  • Cook the wrapped meat for one hour at 275F.
  • Remove the wrapped meat from the smoker and allow it to rest in a cooler for 2 hours.
  • Remove the tri tip from the foil and reserve the liquids.
  • Slice the tri tip against the grain and serve with juices.
Keyword Brisket Style Tri Tip