Discover how to reverse sear tri-tip on the Ninja FlexFire. Smoke to tender perfection. Then, sear on the hot grill for a flavorful crust.

Discover how to reverse sear tri-tip on the Ninja FlexFire. Smoke to tender perfection. Then, sear on the hot grill for a flavorful crust.
Ingredients
- 1 tri-tip roast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Girls Can Grill Brisket Rub
Instructions
- Prep: Season the tri-tip on all sides with salt, pepper and rub.
- Heat Grill: Ignite the burners. Set the FlexFlame to Low & Slow and the temperature to 250F/120C. Add wood pellets and push the Woodfire Technology button.
- Smoke: Place the seasoned tri-tip on the center of the grill. Close the lid and cook to an internal temperature of 100F/38C, about 25-30 minutes.
- Sear: Change the function to Grill/Pizza and the temperature to 500F/260C. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip. Cook 3-5 more minutes to your desired doneness.
- Rest: Remove from the grill and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Slice against the grain.
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Notes
When grilling roasts, I use the Thermoworks RFX wireless meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. Remove the meat from the grill about 5 degrees before it reaches your desired doneness. The temperature will continue to rise another 5 degrees or so as it rests.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
*Total cook time varies by grill model. See instructions above for details.
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