By Traeger Kitchen
This crowd-pleasing pairing is sure to make the top of your list. Tender, reverse-seared tri-tip is topped with a tangy herb chimichurri sauce for the perfect any-day entrée.
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Pellets
4
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1 | (4-5 lb) tri-tip, trimmed |
To Taste | Traeger Beef Rub |
2 Cup | packed fresh Italian parsley |
4 Teaspoon | dried oregano or 1/4 cup packed fresh oregano leaves |
4 Medium | garlic cloves, peeled and smashed |
1 Cup | Extra-virgin olive oil |
1/4 Cup | Red wine vinegar |
1/2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/4 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 Teaspoon | red pepper flakes |
1
Season the tri-tip liberally with Traeger Beef Rub. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
1 (4-5 lb) tri-tip, trimmed
To Taste Traeger Beef Rub
2
Make the chimichurri: Add the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to a blender and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2 Cup packed fresh Italian parsley
4 Teaspoon dried oregano or 1/4 cup packed fresh oregano leaves
4 Medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 Cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup Red wine vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the tri-tip. Place the tri-tip directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 125°F, 60-90 minutes.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
125 ˚F / 52 ˚C
Super Smoke
5
Remove the tri-tip from the grill. Increase the grill temperature to 450°F (or 450°, if available). Preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
Return the tri-tip to the grill, close the lid, and sear for 5 minutes per side.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
7
Remove the tri-tip from the grill and let rest 10 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the chimichurri sauce. Enjoy!