Tri Tip Steaks

**EdWort** · 12-30-2007, 12:34 PM

SWMBO loves Tri Tip Steaks from Costco. For $4.99 a pound, it is hard to beat since there is no fat or bone to deal with. The marbling adds just the right touch when cooked properly.

I let them sit out for an hour to come up to room temp, then I rub them with VOO and sprinkle McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning on all sides and pat it in. I sear both sides at 700 degrees one the egg for about 60 seconds each, then I pull them off to rest for about 15 minutes while I bring the egg temp down to 400. Then back they go for about 4 minutes a side or till they hit 135 degrees internal.

Tonight is Ribs! Hmmm good.

**Melana** · 12-30-2007, 01:30 PM

Is it wrong to want steak for breakfast?

**EdWort** · 12-30-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Melana

Is it wrong to want steak for breakfast?

Steak & Double Dog for Breakfast? Nope, that was last night. I just didn't get around to posting it till this morning.

Ribs today. Mmmm.

**John Beere** · 12-30-2007, 01:55 PM

I was on the fence before, but between this and the post last night - I'm off here in the next hour or so to buy a big green egg... any advice on accessories? At first thought I want the XL (I'm from Texas, bigger is ALWAYS better), but my gut tells me the regular sized one will be plenty big for everything we'd ever use it for...

SuperiorBrew · 12-30-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by John Beere

I was on the fence before, but between this and the post last night - I'm off here in the next hour or so to buy a big green egg... any advice on accessories? At first thought I want the XL (I'm from Texas, bigger is ALWAYS better), but my gut tells me the regular sized one will be plenty big for everything we'd ever use it for...

EggHead Forum

**EdWort** · 12-30-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by John Beere

I was on the fence before, but between this and the post last night - I'm off here in the next hour or so to buy a big green egg... any advice on accessories? At first thought I want the XL (I'm from Texas, bigger is ALWAYS better), but my gut tells me the regular sized one will be plenty big for everything we'd ever use it for...

Go for the large. It's cheaper and you can then get another one later. The XL still has hinge problems (they've gone through several iterations already) and temp regulating issues. I personally don't think it is ready for prime time, so I'm waiting it out for at least another season to see if they get things ironed out for it.

The time to get one is during an Eggfest. You usually save $200 on one.

SuperiorBrew · 12-30-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

Now you have me convinced I need a Big Green Egg, I have been eying them up for years but never pulled the trigger. I have a Weber gas grill I only use for searing now, a Traeger Pellet grill that I do all my grilling on and an occasional smoke on, and a Cook Shack Smoker that I have had for years and can smoke in my sleep with.
I am also a fan of Ray Lampe a/k/a Dr. BBQ and see him using the eggs in his books and on TV.
I have some Omaha Steaks that a vendor gave us thawed in the fridge and wasn’t looking forward to freezing my ass off out in the cold while grilling, if I had the egg I could set it right in front of the patio door & it would only be a couple steps away plus I could keep an eye on it better there too.
What size to you have a Medium or Large? It’s just the SWMBO & I so I don’t need too big of one, just enough for 4 big Rib eyes or Porterhouses if we have guests over.

Brakeman_Brewing · 12-30-2007, 03:28 PM

Edwort those look great.

Last tri-tip I did was salted, spiced and slow roasted. They are a pretty good cut of meat! MMMM MMMM

**John Beere** · 12-30-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperiorBrew

What size to you have a Medium or Large? It’s just the SWMBO & I so I don’t need too big of one, just enough for 4 big Rib eyes or Porterhouses if we have guests over.

He posted a photo of his last night in one of my threads: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f19/beer-smoke-49428/

It looks like he has one of each!

**John Beere** · 12-30-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

Go for the large. It's cheaper and you can then get another one later. The XL still has hinge problems (they've gone through several iterations already) and temp regulating issues. I personally don't think it is ready for prime time, so I'm waiting it out for at least another season to see if they get things ironed out for it.

The time to get one is during an Eggfest. You usually save $200 on one.

Thanks - I just read that elsewhere about the XL. The large looks like it will be plenty... Unfortunately, I just found out the hardware store which carries them is closed on Sundays - so my afternoon plans have been postponed until tomorrow.