Tri Tip Recipe

Tri-tip is a flavorful and tender cut of beef, and cooking it with red oak chips adds a smoky, rich flavor. Here's a recipe for tri-tip with red oak chips:

Ingredients:

• 1 tri-tip roast (2-3 lbs)
• 2 cups red oak chips, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
• 2 tbsp olive oil (Fresh Local Californian or Italian)
• 2 tsp salt (pink)
• 1 tsp black pepper (fresh)
• 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
• 1 tsp onion minced
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• Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).

2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a dry rub.

3. Pat the tri-tip dry with paper towels, then brush it with olive oil. Rub the dry rub all over the tri-tip, making sure to coat it evenly.

4. Once your grill is hot, drain the water from the oak chips and scatter them over the hot coals. Close the lid and let the smoke build up for a few minutes.

5. Place the tri-tip on the grill over indirect heat (not directly over the coals). Close the lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.

6. Once the tri-tip is cooked to your desired temperature, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

7. Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy the smoky, rich flavor of the red oak chips.

Note: If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the tri-tip in the oven using a roasting pan and a wire rack. Simply preheat the oven to 400°F, place the oak chips in a smoker box or aluminum foil packet, and roast the tri-tip for 20-25 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.