Smoked Tri Tip

• 2-3lb tri-tip
• 2tsp salt
• 2tsp garlic powder
• 3tsp black pepper
• 3Tbls salted butter 

Instructions: 

1. Pre-heat your grill/smoker to 225 
2. Mix all your seasonings together in a small bowl
3. Season your Potts Tri-tip ensuring that you massage the seasonings into the meat. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. 
4. Place your Potts' Tri-Tip directly on the grates of your smoker. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temp is within 5-10 degrees of your target. (115 rare, 125 medium rare, 135 for medium). We do not recommend cooking past medium. 
5. When your Potts' Tri-Tip is near the correct internal temperature, preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Remove Tri-Tip from smoker. 
6. Put 2-3 TBLS of butter into the cast iron skillet and let it melt. If you want to add fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, ect..) add them to the butter. Add the Tri-Tip to the sizzling butter and sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Continuously spooning the butter over the Tri-Tip. 
7. Remove from pan and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Remember to slice against the grain and that the grain changes in the Tri-tip.   

We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!! Happy grilling!!