Smoking Meat Made Easy: Recipes and Techniques to Master Barbecue by Amanda Mason

Author:Amanda Mason [Mason, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-09-21T16:00:00+00:00

Santa Maria–Style Smoked Tri-Tip Steak

SERVES: 4 TO 5 / PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / SMOKE TIME: 3 TO 4 HOURS / RECOMMENDED WOOD: OAK OR MESQUITE

Tri-tip is a tender, mild cut of meat shaped like a triangle. It’s also called a bottom sirloin butt because it’s taken from the sirloin area. It got its name because a butcher from Santa Maria, California, perfected the recipe with a trifecta of sea salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Today, a Santa Maria–style rub has salt, pepper, and either a garlic salt or garlic powder base. When smoking tri-tip, I like to add fresh minced garlic before applying the dry rub to give it even more flavor.

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 (5-pound) tri-tip steak

1 . In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.

2 . In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil with the garlic.

3 . Using a basting brush, apply the oil mixture onto both sides of the steak, then cover the steak with the dry rub.

4 . Prepare the smoker and preheat until the internal temperature reaches 250°F.

5 . Put the steak directly on the smoker racks and insert a digital thermometer.

6 . Smoke for 3 to 4 hours or until desired doneness.

7 . Remove the steak from the smoker and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY SERVING TIP: When slicing, ensure you cut against the grain to maximize the tenderness.

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