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"Meat Candy" Tri-tip

Natasha Pehrson Print Recipe
The ultimate "Meat Candy" tri-tip recipe, for melt-in-your-mouth perfection. We love Folsom Farms beef, read on to see why its a game changer!
Yield 4
Prep Time 1 day 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

The Secret Rub

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • ½-¾ tbsp chili powder depending on your heat preference

Instructions

  • For The Rub
  • Mix the rub ingredients together, then generously rub it all over the tri-tip. The trick here is to let it marinate overnight. Trust me, giving it time to soak in all those flavors is key to achieving that perfect "Meat Candy" taste.

Cooking Instructions

  • Prep Your Traeger: Start by setting your Traeger to 250°F. Once it’s up to temperature, place the marinated tri-tip on the grill and let it smoke for 1 hour.
  • Rest: After an hour, pull the tri-tip off and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring that every bite is tender and juicy.
  • Crank Up the Heat: While the meat is resting, turn the Traeger up to 500°F. Once it’s blazing hot, sear the tri-tip for 4-5 minutes on each side. This gives it that beautiful, caramelized crust that takes the flavor to the next level.