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Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce

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Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce

Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce

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Equipment

  • - Charcoal Smoker (models by Weber, Blackstone, A-MAZE-N Outdoor)

  • - Thermometer (ITOPS Digital Instant Read or DICK's Sporting Goods analog models)

  • - Smoker Baskets for tri-tip (Weber Grill & Outdoor Products Store options)

  • - Tongs (OXO Good Grips brand)

  • - Smoker Lid (Weber Smoke and View lid compatible with Weber smokers)

  • - Skewers or Tongs for Sauce Serving (KitchenAid, OXO Good Grips kitchen utensils)

  • - Measuring Cups (Pyrex brand glassware)

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale (OXO Good Grips, KISSKA brands available on Amazon)

  • - Food Processor or Blender for Sauce Preparation (Cuisinart FP-12F food processor, Ninja blenders, Vitamins blender models)

  • - Smoking Wood Chips (Weber, King Arthur Flour Company variety options on Amazon)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or coarse sea salt

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 well-trimmed 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-pound tri-tip beef roast

  • 3 cups oak, mesquite, or hickory wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour and drained

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Blend thyme leaves, garlic cloves, dried oregano, and coarse salt in mini processor until garlic is finely chopped. With processor running, gradually add lemon juice, then olive oil. Season herb sauce to taste with pepper and transferto bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
2

Instruction 2

Sprinkle roast generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
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Instruction 3

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
4

Instruction 4

Wrap wood chips in foil; pierce foil all over with fork. Remove top grill rack, place foil packet directly on burner, and replace grill rack. Place roast over packet and grill uncovered 6 minutes (wood in foil will begin to smoke). Turn roast over. Move to spot on grill where heat is indirect and medium-hot. Cover grill and cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast registers 128°F to 135°F for medium-rare, turning roast occasionally, about 13 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Sprinkle wood chips over coals and place roast on rack. Cook roast uncovered 7 minutes. Turn roast over. Move roast to spot on grill where heat is indirect and medium-hot. Cover grill and cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast registers 128°F to 135°F for medium-rare, turning roast occasionally, about 13 minutes.
6

Instruction 6

Transfer roast to platter. Let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice roast across grain. Serve, passing sauce separately.
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