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 1/2lbtri tip
Marinade
1/4cupbrown sugar
1/4cupwhite sugar
2tablespoonsblack pepper
2tablespoonskosher salt
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2cuplemon juice
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1/2cupvegetable oil
For Rub
1/4cupkosher salt
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1tablespoonpepper
1 1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1 1/2teaspoononion powder
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonthyme
1 1/2teaspoonscumin
1pinchof 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 616Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 11258mg489%
Potassium 1175mg34%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 61g122%
Vitamin A 1515IU30%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.