Bold Smokehouse BBQ Tri-Tip with Sizzling Pepper Onion Relish
Discover a bold, smoky, tangy twist on the classic tri-tip recipe with this copycat BBQ Smokehouse Tri-Tip and Sizzling Pepper Onion Relish recipe. Learn how to recreate this unforgettable taste sensation at home or in your secret underground restaurant.
Time: Prep - 15 min | Cook - 30 min | Total - 45 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Allergens
Wheat (BBQ rub may contain wheat), Soy (BBQ rub may contain soy)
Ingredients
1 tri
tip beef roast (about 2 lbs)
2 cups freshly sliced bell peppers and onions
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare your BBQ grill for indirect cooking and heat to medium high (about 375°F).
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper set aside as the Sizzling Pepper Onion Relish marinade.
Rub the tri tip with Worcestershire sauce and honey, then season generously with smoky BBQ rub. Sear the tri tip over direct heat for 5 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat and continue cooking until desired doneness (medium rare is recommende
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In a medium bowl, toss sliced bell peppers and onions in the Sizzling Pepper Onion Relish marinade and grill alongside the tri tip for 3 4 minutes or until tender crisp, stirring frequently.
Remove the tri tip from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Serve sliced tri tip with sizzling pepper onion relish on top, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
Allow the BBQ sauce to caramelize during searing to enhance the smoky, sweet flavors in this dish.
Notes
Grill to desired doneness, adjusting cook times accordingly.