Pellet Grill Tri-Tip
Delicious beef tri-tip smoked low and slow on your Traeger or favorite pellet grill. This underrated barbecue smoked meat cut is tender and packed full of beefy flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 lbs tri-tip
Dry Rub
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Fire up your pellet grill to 225°F (107°C) with lid shut and hopper stocked with wood pellets
- In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients. Use a fork to remove or crush any lumps that form.
- Apply rub to tri-tip, covering all sides and working into any crevices or foils in the meat
- Once your pellet grill has preheated, place tri-tip on grill grates. Smoke to an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare, about 90 minutes.
- Increase pellet grill temperature to high, at least 450°F (230°C). Sear tri-tip for 2-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove tri-tip from the grill and allow it to rest for 10 minutes
- Slice against the grain to serve