Smoked Tri Tip

5 from 1 vote

Smoked Tri Tip is easy, delicious, and extra juicy! It is full of flavor and is the perfect dinner addition!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 255kcal

Preheat smoker to 225°F. If using a pellet grill also set smoke level between 7-10.
Combine dry rub ingredients.
½ cup brown sugar, 3 tbs garlic powder, 3 tbs paprika, 1 tbs onion powder, 1 tbs pepper, ½ tbs chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cover tri tip with a liberal amount of dry rub.
2-3 lb tri tip
Place tri tip on smoker then smoke until you get to an internal temperature of 135°F for medium rare (my preferred temp for tri tip), or smoke longer until you reach your internal temperature desired.
Once the tri tip is done smoking, allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
Cut tri tip perpendicular to the grain of the meat and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

*This dry rub makes enough for one large tri tip and then some. If you want to save the leftover to use on some chicken or other meat, make sure not to cross contaminate any of the raw meat into the dry rub.
*Store any leftover dry rub in an air tight container like a ziploc baggie or mason jar.
Store leftover cooked meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.