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:

• Tri-tip roast (2–3 lbs)
  
  

• Holy Smokers Brisket Rub
  
  

• Holy Smokers Holy Heifer Rub
  
  

• Olive oil (binder)
  
  

• Pecan wood
  
  

• Smoker or grill
  
  

👉 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.