Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce

Name: Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or coarse sea salt; 3 Tbsps fresh thyme leaves; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 710 milliliters oak, mesquite, or hickory wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour and drained; 1 well-trimmed 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-pound tri-tip beef roast

Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicilian Herb Sauce is a gluten free and dairy free side dish. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 395 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up coarse sea salt, olive oil, well-trimmed 2 /2- to 2 3/4-pound tri-tip beef roast, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Blend thyme leaves, garlic cloves, dried oregano, and coarse salt in mini processor until garlic is finely chopped. With processor running, gradually add lemon juice, then olive oil. Season herb sauce to taste with pepper and transferto bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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Dried Oregano

Garlic

Thyme

Coarse Salt

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Pepper

Sauce

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Bowl

Sprinkle roast generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Ground Black Pepper

Salt

Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

Wrap wood chips in foil; pierce foil all over with fork.

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French Fries

Wrap

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Aluminum Foil

Remove top grill rack, place foil packet directly on burner, and replace grill rack.

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Grill

Aluminum Foil

Place roast over packet and grill uncovered 6 minutes (wood in foil will begin to smoke). Turn roast over. Move to spot on grill where heat is indirect and medium-hot. Cover grill and cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast registers 128°F to 135°F for medium-rare, turning roast occasionally, about 13 minutes.

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Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Aluminum Foil

Sprinkle wood chips over coals and place roast on rack. Cook roast uncovered 7 minutes. Turn roast over. Move roast to spot on grill where heat is indirect and medium-hot. Cover grill and cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast registers 128°F to 135°F for medium-rare, turning roast occasionally, about 13 minutes.

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French Fries

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Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Transfer roast to platter.

Let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice roast across grain.

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Grains

Serve, passing sauce separately.

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Sauce