When Tri-Tip Roast is done smoking, carefully remove from the smoker and finish on a grill that has been prepared to medium-high heat or in a 350°F oven until Tri-Tip reaches 145°F internal temperature, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. This will add additional color and flavor to the Tri-Tip.
Remove Tri-Tip from grill or oven and wrap in foil. Let rest for 15 minutes, this will continue the cooking process for another 5 degrees, making the cut extremely tender as the juices slowly redistribute into the meat.
Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
General Guidelines
Cooking instructions are meant as guidelines only. Cook to recommended internal temperature guidelines and adjust cooking time if necessary. Size of appliances and weight of products will vary.
Cook with a calibrated food thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of meats.
Cooking safely to medium doneness requires the meat to reach and hold an internal temperature of 145°F for at least 3 minutes.
Internal Temperature for other levels of doneness: Rare: 120-125°F; Medium Rare: 130-135°F; Medium Well: 150-155°F; Well Done: 160°F.
Appliances will vary; adjust cooking times as necessary to reach at least 145°F.
