How do you smoke tri-tip on a charcoal grill?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you smoke tri-tip on a charcoal grill?
2. Which side of tri tip goes up?
3. Why steak should not be well-done?
4. Is it good to eat medium rare meat?
5. Is medium rare better than medium?

How do you smoke tri-tip on a charcoal grill?

Place tri-tip on the grill, over indirect heat, unwrapped for 60-90 minutes. Cook until internal temperature reaches 127 (or up to 130 degrees) for medium rare to medium and remove. 4. Wrap tri-tip in foil and place in a small cooler (with NO ice) to keep warm for anywhere from 30-60 minutes.

Which side of tri tip goes up?

You want to place your tri tip on the grill fat side down and let it cook for about 5 minutes on the first side. This may take more or less time; once you see a dark brown crust develop you're ready to flip the meat. The second side of the steak will take a little longer, about 8 minutes.

Why steak should not be well-done?

The longer you cook a steak, the hotter it gets, and as it heats up, the muscle fibers get firm and all the juices cook out. The result is that the interior of a well-done steak is a uniform gray color, and the steak itself is tough, chewy, flavorless, and dry. This isn't cooking; it's arson.

Is it good to eat medium rare meat?

Is rare or medium-rare meat ever safe to eat? If beef, veal, pork or lamb are ground, the answer is no. ... If the fresh meat is a steak, roast or chop, then yes — medium-rare can be safe. That means the meat needs to reach 145°F internally and stand for three or more minutes before cutting or consuming.

Is medium rare better than medium?

Medium vs medium rare: which is best? The answer to medium vs medium-rare depends on the cut of meat and personal preference. Both are delicious, safe, and nutritious ways to grill beef. While medium-rare is juicier and more flavorful, some people like meat more fully cooked and find medium more appetizing.