Traeger tri tip
Unbelivbale tender, juicy, and flavorful, this Traeger Tri Tip recipe is perfect for a crowd or Sunday dinner!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
- Traeger
Ingredients
- 1 2-3lb tri tip
- 1 teaspoon salt, coarse
- 1 teasopon black pepper, coarse
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin, ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Start by preparing the Traeger accordingly. Preheat it to 225°F.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Mix to combine.
- Sprinkle the dry rub onto the tri tip. Using your hands, spread the dry rub over the front, back, and sides of the meat ensuring to press the rub into the steak.
- Put the steak directly on the smoker racks and insert a digital thermometer at a slight angle into the side of the tri tip ensuring the tip is all the way in the center.
- Smoke low and slow until the desired temperature is met, about 1.5 to 2 hours for medium-rare.
- Using tongs, remove the steak from the smoker and place on a dish. Wrap the smoked tri tip tightly in aluminum foil and allow to rest for 7-10 minutes.
- After the resting period, put the steak on a cutting board and slice against the grain. The thinner the slices, the more tender the steak.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg