Ingredients

  • 2 – 2 ½ lbs Tri Tip, Beef, Trimmed and Peeled (I prefer Prime or Choice)
  • 2 tbsp Oil, Canola/Olive Blend
  • 4 tbsp Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary

Grill & Cooking Supplies

Preparation Directions:

  1. Wash all tools prior to use
  2. Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
  3. Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, starters and any cooking tools
  4. Stir charcoal in the Big Green Egg and Top off with Fresh Charcoal
  5. Clean out ash pit if needed
  6. Open Bottom vent and top vent for maximum air flow during startup process
  7. Make a well in the center of the lump and ignite the charcoal using speedilight starters or an EGGniter
  8. Heat to temp of 450˚ and adjust lower and upper vents to hold at 450˚
  9. While grill is heating up – prep Beef Tri Tip as follows
  10. Trim or clean Tri Tip as needed. Most Tri Tips will come trimmed and cleaned from the butcher or grocer
  11. Pay attention to the muscle fibers or grain of the beef, this will helpful to remember when it comes time to slice,
  12. Add light oil to coat Tri Tip on both sides
  13. Season to taste on both sides with Rub-A-Dub
  14. Allow to sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes while grill reaches cooking temperature
  15. Burb Big Green Egg and Open dome
  16. Add Tri Tip to the grill, over the direct heat part of the grill
  17. Grill on the first side for 6 minutes, check sear and flip to the other side if sear is to your liking
  18. Grill on the second side for 6 minutes and check sear again
  19. Once Tri Tip is seared to your liking, pull Tri Tip to the indirect side of the egg and off the direct heat
  20. Close the dome and let cook for another 10-12 minutes or to desired doneness
  21. For this video we cooked ours another 10 minutes and to an internal temperature of 120˚ F
  22. Using tongs, remove Tri Tip from the grill and bring into the kitchen. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes
  23. Slice against the grain and enjoy

Always follow manufacturer's instructions before using any product.

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