Smoked Coffee Rub Tri Tip

Step 1

Preheat the smoker. Start your smoker on the lowest heat setting (mine runs about 175-180 on Smoke).

Step 2

Make the coffee rub. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Trim and season the tri tip. Trim any excess fat off of the tri tip and liberally season with the dry rub.

Step 4

Smoke the tri tip. Place the seasoned tri tip directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the tri tip is within 10 degrees of your final target temperature (110 degrees F for rare, 120 degrees F for medium rare, 130 degrees F for medium, 140 degrees F for medium well, or 150 degrees F for well done).

Step 5

Preheat a cast iron skillet. Take the tri tip off the grill and place a cast iron skillet on the grill grates. Turn the temperature up to the highest heat setting (at least 400 degrees) and allow the grill pan to preheat.

Step 6

Sear the smoked tri tip. Place the smoked tri tip in the grill pan and sear on each side for 4-6 minutes. Use an internal thermometer to monitor the temperature of your tri tip. Pull the tri tip off the grill at 120 degrees F for rare, 130 degrees F for medium rare, 140 degrees F for medium, 150 degrees F for medium well, or 160 degrees F for well done.

Step 7

Rest and serve. Allow the tri tip to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve immediately.