How do I cook this Costco Tri Tip?

Smoke it over your favorite wood to 128 degrees internal temp. Remove from pit and let it rest, UNCOVERED, for 15 mins. While resting get a black iron skillet as hot as can be. Sear the tri-tip for 2 mins on each side!!! Slice cross grain and Serve with your favorite sides.

I like to wear it hot on a hot grill and then “smoke” it to temp. Can be finicky.

ETA sear. Not wear. Hate when phone decides it knows best.

I dont have a smoker

Other suggestions

Cooking a tri-tip in the oven:

If you’d like to use an oven, roasting at high-heat works well for this compact meat.

First, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Next, place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into the center of the roast.
When ready, cook uncovered on high heat for about 20-25 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees.
When cooked, remove from oven and cover with foil, and wait 10-15 minutes before carving. While resting it not only brings up the temperature, it also allows the juices to be absorbed back into the meat so they don’t spill out onto the cutting board.

Broiling a tri-tip:

First, preheat the broiler. Then place the steaks on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
When ready to cook, broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat to desired doneness, using a meat thermometer (130 degrees for medium rare).
Finally, transfer the steaks to a plate, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking a tri-tip in an Instant Pot:

Although I don’t necessarily recommend this cut for a tri-tip, some people want a fall apart tender roast rather than a medium rare steak. If that’s you, here’s how to do it:

First, season the roast with salt and pepper.
Put the roast in the pot (using a rack if you have it).
Next, add 2 cups of beef broth, one medium diced onion, a bay leaf, and 4 cloves of garlic.
When that’s ready, close the lid, then select either the “pressure cooker” button or the “manual” button, and finally set the time to 35 minutes.
When your Instant Pot has stopped cooking, use a pot holder to open the valve to quickly release the steam. Make sure all steam has been released and carefully remove the lid.

Do you have a grill? Just put on a low temp (225-259 F) till 115-120 interior temp, then sear outside quickly letting interior reach 130.

No grill - You could do it in a 225-250 F oven for the low and slow part.

Sous vide then sear.

I didn't care for the marinade/brine, or whatever. I'll try a plain one the next time seasoned my way.

Before Costco had tri-tip in BR, I would source them at Trader Joes.

I wash off the marinade and soak it in water for at least an hour to pull out some of the sodium. Then I cook it until it hits about 130 degrees internal. Then let it rest and cut it against the grain.

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Message How do I cook this Costco Tri Tip? by Btrtigerfan Sous vide then sear. I didn't care for the marinade/brine, or whatever. I'll try a plain one the next time seasoned my way. Before Costco had tri-tip in BR, I would source them at Trader Joes

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why did you say the word source