Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Tri-tip Recipe

Inspired by elements
Time3h
Serves8

BBQ sauce, condiments, slider buns

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Ingredients

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Meat

BBQ Sauce

Condiments

Slider Buns

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Tri-Tip

    In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the mixture all over the tri-tip roast.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

Cooking

  1. 3

    Smoke the Tri-Tip

    Place the seasoned tri-tip on the smoker and smoke for about 2-3 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.

  2. 4

    Rest the Meat

    Remove the tri-tip from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Sliders

    Slice the tri-tip against the grain into thin pieces. Place the sliced meat on slider buns, add BBQ sauce and your choice of condiments (pickles, onions, jalapeños) and serve.

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