Low & Slow BBQ Tri-Tip (Triple Threat)

Name: Low & Slow BBQ Tri-Tip (Triple Threat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 EA Tri-tip roasts; 2 Tbsp Santa Maria rub; 4 Tbsp Whirl Garlic butter/oil; 1/2 cup Chimichurri sauce; 1/2 cup Homemade Pickapeppa sauce

Servings: 8 Total Time: 5 hrs Difficulty: Intermediate

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Nostalgic, comforting, triumphant, patient, soulful

Low & Slow BBQ Tri-Tip (Triple Threat)

This slow-cooked beef roast rewards a deliberate pace with an exceptionally tender texture and deep flavor. The method maximizes smoky rich elements while preserving every ounce of juice beneath a beautifully seared crust. It turns a traditional backyard gathering into an unforgettable, hearty feast

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 4.5 hrs Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 5 hrs Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 131 F Servings: 8 Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

1 EA Tri-tip roasts (trimmed, approx. 2.5 lb each)
2 Tbsp Santa Maria rub (see recipe)
4 Tbsp Whirl Garlic butter/oil
¹⁄₂ cup Chimichurri sauce (see recipe)
¹⁄₂ cup Homemade Pickapeppa sauce (see recipe)

Instructions

Season roast with Santa Maria rub and smoke at 225°F for 90 minutes.
Vacuum seal smoked roast with garlic whirl and sous vide at 131°F for 3 hours.
Remove from bag and submerge in ice bath for 10 minutes.
Pat dry and sear exterior with a propane torch until mahogany crust forms.
Rest roast for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Serve with chimichurri and Pickapeppa sauces.

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Low & Slow BBQ Tri-Tip (Triple Threat)

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