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Smoked Longhorn Cowboy Tri-Tip
By Traeger Kitchen
Matthew Holopirek submitted this recipe for our Meat Madness competition. The coffee grounds give this Tri-Tip a powerful bark to seal in natural juices, for a superbly flavorful main dish.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
4 Hours
Pellets
Apple
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
6
Units of Measurement:
main
| 1 | (2-3 lb) tri-tip |
| 1/8 Cup | coffee grounds |
| 1/4 Cup | Traeger Beef Rub |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Rub tri-tip with Traeger Beef Rub and coffee grounds. Place on the grill grate and smoke at 180℉ for 3 hours.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
1 (2-3 lb) tri-tip
1/8 Cup coffee grounds
1/4 Cup Traeger Beef Rub
3
Remove tri-tip and increase the grill temperature to 275℉.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
4
Double wrap the tri-tip in foil, return to grill and let cook for 45 to 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130℉ to 135℉.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
5
Remove from the grill, unwrap foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
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