Cherry Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe: Founder’s Feast TN Twist

Yo, BBQ diehards! It’s Travis “Smoke Daddy” Wheeler, comin’ at ya from Franklin, Tennessee, with a Cherry Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe amped up with Founder’s Feast seasoning. Tri-tip ain’t your everyday Tennessee cut, but I’m givin’ it a smoky, cherry wood twist that’s pure BBQ science—think meat temps and smoke rings done right. Let’s fire up the smoker and get to work!

Ingredients for Your Cherry Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe

• 2-3 lb tri-tip roast
• 2 tablespoons Founder’s Feast seasoning
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• Cherry wood chunks for smoking

How to Smoke Tri-Tip

1. First, trim silver skin from tri-tip. Rub with olive oil, then coat with Founder’s Feast seasoning, salt, and pepper. Wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
2. Next, preheat smoker to 225°F with cherry wood chunks. Place tri-tip fat-side up on the grates.
3. Then, smoke for 2-3 hours, spritzing with beef broth every 45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
4. After that, wrap tri-tip in butcher paper and smoke for 1-2 hours more until internal temperature hits 135-140°F.
5. Finally, remove, rest for 30 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Smoking Tips from Smoke Daddy

For the best Cherry Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip Recipe, keep that smoker at 225°F for a deep smoke ring—cherry wood’s sweet flavor is key. Moreover, use a reliable meat thermometer; 135°F is perfect for medium-rare. Check AllRecipes for more smoking tips.

Serving Ideas

Serve sliced with mac and cheese or grilled corn. Additionally, it’s great in tacos with a spicy slaw for a Tennessee twist.

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