Reverse Seared Smoked Tri Tip Roast

Enjoy smoky, tender tri tip with a perfect crust, made low and slow then finished hot for a crowd pleasing feast.
Prep 10 Mins
Cook 1 Hour 45 Mins
Serves 6–8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat the tri tip dry, then rub it generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Preheat smoker to 225°F.
  • Smoke the tri tip for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill or cast-iron pan very hot with a little oil.
  • Sear the tri tip for 2 minutes per side until a crust forms.
  • Rest 10 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve.

Reverse Seared Smoked Tri Tip Roast

Reverse searing is the easiest way to get smoked tri tip that cooks evenly from edge to edge with deep, beefy flavour. This recipe walks you through smoking low and slow to the right internal temperature, then finishing over high heat to build that crave-worthy crust without drying the roast out.

You’ll get clear guidance on seasoning, smoker temperature, when to pull the tri tip, and how long to rest it so the juices stay locked in. It also covers the step most people miss: slicing against the grain so every slice stays tender, not chewy.

Made with Diamond D Ranch beef, this reverse-seared smoked tri tip is ideal for weekend BBQs, family dinners, or meal prep when you want big flavour with simple, repeatable steps.



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