Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger
You need a Traeger and you really need to make this smoked tri tip on a Traeger! The meat is tender, juicy and packed full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb tri tip
Marinade
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For Rub
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
For Marinade:
- Mix ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Place in ziploc bag or plastic container.
For Rub:
- Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl or mason jar for storage.
- After mixing your marinade ingredients in a bowl, place the marinade and meat together in a ziploc bag or plastic container. Let it marinate 1 hour or up to over night.
- When you are ready to begin cooking, remove your tri tip from the fridge
- Turn your Trager to smoke ( allow about 5 minutes)
- Take your tri tip out of the marinade and lightly dust all sides of the tri tip with your favorite rub
- Turn the temperature to 225.
- Place tri tip on Traeger until the internal temperature reaches 130-135 degrees Farenheit, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove tri tip from grill and wrap in tin foil
- Let it rest in the tin foil for 20-30 minutes
- After it has rested, cut slices against the grain and enjoy
Nutrition Facts
Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger
Amount Per Serving (6 ounces)
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 118mg39%
Sodium 5000mg217%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 38g76%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.