How Long Do You Smoke A Tri Tip?

How long does it take to smoke tri tip at 225?

How long will it take to smoke a tri tip?

Smoke tri tips at 225-250 degrees until they hit an internal temperature of 135 degrees for medium rare.

In general it takes about 30 minutes per pound.

A 2-pound tri tip would need to smoke for an hour while a 3 1/2 pounder will need about an hour and 45 minutes.

How long does it take to smoke a 3 pound tri tip?

Place the tri tip on your smoker at 250F using the wood of your choice (I prefer cherry) and smoke for 30 minutes per pound until the meat hits an internal temperature of 135F. Let the beef rest for as long as you can stand then slice thin against the grain and enjoy!

What temperature do you smoke tri tip at?

Smoke – Smoke at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Fruit wood is great, or oak, because it cooks so quickly. Smoked tri tip temp is ideal when the thickest part of the meat is registering 125 degrees F with an instant-read digital thermometer like a Thermoworks Thermapen for rare. 135 degrees F for medium rare.

How long would it take to smoke a tri tip at 200 degrees?

Smoking a Tri Tip And Chicken At The Same Time. I use a gas smoker at 200 degrees, cover the tri tip with Cajun seasoning, set the meat on the rack with the fat side up and cook it for about 4 hours. As long as you keep a water pan full in the smoker, the meat will stay juicy.