Smoked tri-tip prepared “like brisket” (Trisket), showing a barked exterior with deep smoke ring and juicy sliced interior, seasoned with BBQ rubs for a tender, brisket-style smoked beef presentation.

Trisket... Tri Tip Like Brisket

Prep Time: 30 min
 Time: 4–5 hours
 Serves: 4–6
 Wood Type: Pecan
 Difficulty: 2 of 5

Trisket... Tri Tip Like Brisket:
What happens when you smoke a tri-tip like a brisket? You get a Trisket—tender, smoky, and full of bark. This low-and-slow tri-tip recipe delivers brisket-style texture in half the time, powered by Holy Smokers Brisket Rub + Holy Heifer.

What You'll Need:

Estimated Serving Size:

  • 2 lb tri-tip = 4 servings

  • 3 lb tri-tip = 6 servings

Instructions:

  1. Trim It Up
     Remove any excess fat and silverskin from the tri-tip.

  2. Season Like a Brisket
     Lightly coat with olive oil, then apply a heavy layer of Holy Smokers Brisket Rub and Holy Heifer Rub on all sides.

  3. Let It Sweat
     Rest the seasoned tri-tip for 20–30 minutes until the rub adheres and the meat begins to sweat.

  4. Smoke Low & Slow
     Set your smoker to 225°F with pecan wood.
     Place the tri-tip on the grates and smoke unwrapped for 4–5 hours.

  5. Target Temp: 195–203°F
     Cook until internal temp reaches 195–203°F, or until the probe slides in like butter.

  6. Rest & Slice
     Remove from the smoker and rest for 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Holy Smokers Tip:
 No wrap = more bark. This cook is all about maximizing that smoky crust.

Holy Smokers Rub Co.  •  www.holysmokersrubco.com •  Cook it low, smoke it right.
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