Pellet Grill Reverse Sear Tri Tip Recipe (Juicy, Tender & Full of Flavor)
- Mike J
- May 20, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 4
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Mastering Flavor: Best Pellet Grill Reverse Sear Tri-Tip Recipe
Pellet grill reverse sear tri tip is one of the best ways to cook this flavorful cut of beef. Cooking low and slow, then finishing with a high-heat sear creates a juicy interior and a perfectly crusted exterior. In this recipe, I’ll show you exactly how to reverse sear a tri tip on a pellet grill for incredible flavor every time.
When it comes to grilling, achieving that perfect balance of tender, juicy meat with a smoky, flavorful crust can be a challenge. But with the reverse sear technique on your trusty pellet grill, you can turn a simple cut like tri-tip into a culinary masterpiece. This recipe will show you how to cook a tri tip that is juicy and packed with flavor. I cooked this on my Pit Boss 820 Competition Series
This is a reverse sear, so you cook it low and slow, then remove from the grill, crank up the temperature, then sear it. If you want an amazing cut of beef that can quickly be cooked on your pellet grill, then look no further. This was a delicious recipe that my entire family enjoyed and can't wait until I cook it again. It is juicy and delicious and packs the flavor.
What is Tri Tip?
Tri tip is essentially the triangular muscle cut from the bottom of the sirloin. Tri tip roast is sub primal cut that originated from Santa Maria, California. I can tell you it is a delicious cut of meat, and probably one of my family's favorites. This cut that was a little over three pounds at $6.99 a pound.
Prep Time - 30 Minutes
Cook Time - 2-3 hours (Usually 1 hour per pound)
Cooking Temperature - 225°
Pellet Grill Reverse Sear Tri Tip Ingredients
Tri tip steak
Olive oil
1 stick of unsalted butter
Your favorite steak seasoning. I use Killer Hogs AP
How to prepare and season your trip tip
1. Start off by trimming the hard fat and silver skin off the back of the tri tip. Once trimmed, apply olive oil as a binder and then add your favorite rub. I added Killer Hogs AP seasoning. Killer Hogs AP is an excellent blend of salt, pepper, and garlic and that is all you need on a quality cut of meat. Let sit on your countertop while you start up your pellet grill. Turn your pellet grill up to 225°, once your grill reaches temperature, put your tri tip directly on the grates. Inset your cooking meat thermometer into the thickest cut of the beef. Smoke until your internal temperature of your tri tip reaches 119°. Pull off grill and let the tri tip rest while you crank up pellet grill temperature to 450°.
2. Put your cast iron skillet in your pellet grill and once your grill reaches 450° add a stick of unsalted butter into skillet. I highly recommend the 12" Lodge Skillet that you can get from Amazon. You can also replace the butter with Beef Tallow. Please check out Bee Free Outdoors recipe on How to make Beef Tallow.
3. Once your butter has melted put the tri tip into your skillet. Let it sear in butter and flipping on both sides. Pull at your desired doneness.
Tri Tip Internal Temperature Guide
Rare 120° Medium rare 130° Medium 140° Medium well 150° Well done 160° I'm sorry we can't be friends. 🤣
Resting, slicing, and serving tips
4. Let the Tri Tip rest for 10-15 minutes and remember your tri tip will still cook while resting. To rest I use and BBQ resting bag.
Check out this insulated BBQ resting bag from Amazon. I have and it and use it. Highly recommend.
How to Cut Tri Tip
To cut tri tip correctly and like most cuts of beef you need to cut against the grain. Start by separating the section where the two grains intersect and cut into two pieces. Then start slicing from the small end against the grain, then grab your other cut and begin slicing against the grain. Cutting against the grain will give you a more tender cut.
Please check out Bee Free Outdoors kitchen knives.
To slice the tri tip, I recommend the Cold Steel boning knife.
Final Thoughts on Reverse Sear Tri Tip
The Pellet Grill Reverse Sear Tri-Tip is a culinary adventure that combines the magic of low-and-slow smoking with the perfection of high-heat searing. The result? A mouthwatering, tender, and flavorful masterpiece that's sure to impress your family and friends. So, fire up that pellet grill, give the reverse sear technique a try, and elevate your grilling game to a whole new level of deliciousness.
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