Tri-Tips/Black Betty and finally found something my Hubby Liked!

kathrynn · Apr 30, 2013

Yesterday I finally did my trip-tips. Have never cooked them before and I will do them again. Got Black Betty all fired up and tried a new technique with her...indirect heat. Had marinated the Tri's in some Moore's marinade. Was going to do them on Sunday...but it rained all day. So the marinade really turned the tips dark...but what the hay! Off they go into Black Betty!

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

I found these at Costco a couple of months ago. Pulled them out to thaw.

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

Used a TupperWare marinade thing over night...and the dark color is from the Moores.

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

Black Betty and it was 5:00 somewhere! Yuengling is my Beer of Choice!

Enjoying the TBS....and the gorgeous day!

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

They are done....and I wish I had pulled them off just a bit sooner...but it was okay. Would have liked them to be a bit pinker! Not bad for the 1st time!

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

Here is my plate....Tri-tips, fresh romaine salad, and crowder peas!

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kathrynn
Apr 30, 2013

AND....home made Blackberry Cobbler for dessert....and that is another post today!

My Hubby said....this was amazing. Now...he didn't want me to get the Weber anyway! HA! He has found out he really likes what I have done on her so far!

Thanks for looking!

Kat

forluvofsmoke · Apr 30, 2013

Mmm! Looks tasty!

I need to fire up my kettle again one of these days, and I haven't smoked a tri-tip yet...might have go hunt a couple down, now.

Thanks for sharing!

Eric

kathrynn · Apr 30, 2013

Eric.....found out what all the fuss is about. They are wonderful...and Lynn actually liked them...a rare thing indeed...he is really picky!

Kat

seenred · Apr 30, 2013

That looks really good from here, Kat! Nicely done...

Red

toby bryant · Apr 30, 2013

Looks good Kat:drool

mr t 59874 · May 1, 2013

Looks good Kat, blackberry cobbler, now you really have my attention.

Tom

woodcutter · May 1, 2013

Tri-tips looks excellent! Did you use charcoal separators?

kathrynn · May 1, 2013

Mr. T....Thanks Dear! I am loving Black Betty!

WC.....yes I did...when I bought Black Betty I did get those. There is some "old charcoal" in the middle that I haven't taken out. But used the separators...and a chuck of hickory in both. Tasted amazing. The indirect grilling/smoking is something I have not done before. Love it...and it didn't take that long either. My neighbor called and asked what I was smoking that night!

Kat

woodcutter · May 1, 2013

WC.....yes I did...when I bought Black Betty I did get those. There is some "old charcoal" in the middle that I haven't taken out. But used the separators...and a chuck of hickory in both. Tasted amazing. The indirect grilling/smoking is something I have not done before. Love it...and it didn't take that long either. My neighbor called and asked what I was smoking that night!

Kat

Wait until you cook a whole chicken or turkey like that. All this recent talk of Weber kettles is getting me motivated.

kathrynn · May 1, 2013

Woodcutter said:
WC.....yes I did...when I bought Black Betty I did get those. There is some "old charcoal" in the middle that I haven't taken out. But used the separators...and a chuck of hickory in both. Tasted amazing. The indirect grilling/smoking is something I have not done before. Love it...and it didn't take that long either. My neighbor called and asked what I was smoking that night!

Kat

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Wait until you cook a whole chicken or turkey like that. All this recent talk of Weber kettles is getting me motivated.

I am soooo not a "name brand" person...and usually will do the opposite! BUT....now with Black Betty....I am hooked. To me it's worth the hype and the extra money to get one.

Totally a happy camper!

Kat

kathrynn · May 1, 2013

Mr T 59874 said:
Looks good Kat, blackberry cobbler, now you really have my attention.

Tom

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/140331/old-style-blackberry-cobbler-1950s-recipe

Here is the recipe I used for the cobbler. Thread has gotten buried.

Kat

forluvofsmoke · May 1, 2013

KathrynN said:
Eric.....found out what all the fuss is about. They are wonderful...and Lynn actually liked them...a rare thing indeed...he is really picky!

Kat

It's good that you found a cut that your significant other enjoys eating...that's one more step towards happiness!

I've been catching threads about tri-tips for years, and now that our nest is getting smaller, a couple of these would be a viable choice for something a little different on the plate. Wife says they do carry them in one of our area grocery stores...I've read that they're not common in some areas (some butchers don't know the cut), but maybe we're some of the lucky ones.

Once I catch my breath a bit, I'll have to grab some up for a smoke.

Oh, and the Weber kettles, yeah, they are worth it...got my 18.5" gold as a 10-yr service award from work a few years back...I can't cook on it enough...great fire control and even heating.

Eric

dirtsailor2003 · May 1, 2013

Looks Great Kat! Like I said in one of my threads I prefer Tri-tip over brisket! In fact Tri-tip is one of my favorite cuts of beef! I'm sure I will be doing another one this weekend. Hope to find some Red oak so I can try the Santa Maria Tri tip!

suie · May 1, 2013

Looks great Kat!! My first grill was a black betty, so it's nice to see it put to good use. You are going to have so much fun with her, I'm sure!

bkleinsmid · May 1, 2013

Morning Kat......that is some great looking Q.........now I want one. And, yes, here in CA we are spoiled. We can get the tips "natural" (with the fat)......peeled (trimmed)....or the ball tip which is the end where the tri-tips are cut from (so I'm told).

Once you and BB get to know each other a bit better, you will be amazed at how good she will work for you. I got my first one over 25 years ago and now I have two of them.

Brad

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