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Mesquite Smoked BBQ Beef Tri-Tip

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt or coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 well-trimmed 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-pound tri-tip beef roast
3 cups oak, mesquite wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour and drained

Preparation

Combine the 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 the olive oil. Season the herb sauce to taste with pepper and transfer to a bowl.

This smoked tri-tip recipe can be made 1 day ahead of time. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Sprinkle the roast generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

If using a gas BBQ

Wrap wood chips in foil; pierce foil all over with fork. Remove top grill rack, place foil packet directly on burner, and replace grill rack. Place roast over packet and grill uncovered 6 minutes (wood in foil will begin to smoke).

Turn the 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.

If using a charcoal BBQ

Sprinkle wood chips over coals and place roast on rack. Cook roast uncovered 7 minutes. Turn roast over. Transfer the roast to a 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 doneness, turning roast occasionally, for around 13 minutes.

Transfer roast to platter. Let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice roast across grain.

Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.

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