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Originally Posted by T.G

Something to understand about Tri-Tip is that, once butchers started offering it on it's own as a cut and not chucking it into the meat grinder, it was traditionally never smoked. Always grilled.

Smoked isn't bad, it's a great cut that will often come out fantastic no matter what so long as you don't over cook it, but grilling is the way to go.

Here's some pointers on the traditional method
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/...ip_steaks.html

I love that site.....been reading and using their tips and techniques for years.