Smoking Tri Tip Like a Brisket: BBQ Hack or Crime?

Almost nothing beats a juicy slice of grilled tri tip... but what if we smoked it like a brisket? Join me as I pull out my typical steps for smoking a brisket, but this time it's for a tri-tip roast.

Is it tender? Oh yea. Smoked tri tip is similar to a smoked brisket flat (not the point) in comparison to the fat content.

I'll be honest, if I'm going to cook a tri tip for myself, I'll reverse-sear it every time. My wife and kids really love smoked tri tip cooked this way though, so "happy wife, happy life" comes into play in the backyard at our house!

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⭕️ Our SEASONINGS
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🔪 COOKING EQUIPMENT
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:17 Prepping Tri Tip
02:05 Into the Smoker
02:45 Wrapping & Beef Tallow
04:38 Resting & Slicing Tri Tip
05:56 Tasting Thoughts

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[josmith]

I have been doing this almost exactly the same way for many years. Works great. When I can, i buy untrimmed so i can use the trimmings. I season and render them while the tritip is cooking, then I add it back at the wrap. If there isn’t enough, I use pats of butter.

[robertbernal]

Definitely will make one soon. Hard to get brisket here in this part of AZ. And if you order a brisket shipping is an arm and a leg. That Tri Tip looks so tender and juicy. Have a wonderful weekend.

[beka]

Thank you so much for that video! I think this is the best Alternative for me, because we are only me and my wife at home and a Brisket is to big! So I will try a Wagyu Tri Tip next time! Greetings from Europe (Austria), Bernd 👍

[taylorbrown]

I always compared Tri tip to the tougher end of brisket. But because you don’t have to leave it on until the thick part is done, it turns out a bit better.

[seekingredemption]

I found thia channel via reaction video. Instant sub . And your coice is good. Imma radio man living in 2025. I cant wait to binge your vids.

[LearningtoSmokeBBQ]

Your BBQ wrapping skills must translate to gift wrapping. Right? 🎁

[claycaswell]

Can you use butter instead of beef tallow?

[rwest]

200° is OVERDONE for tri-tip. Dude, you F’ed it up. 110° to 115° internal temperature.