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Title: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: SmokinKat on October 24, 2016, 07:15:22 PM

My mom was in town from Alaska visiting this weekend, so was trying to find some lower carb meals that she could enjoy as well.  Found a tri-tip in the freezer, and James had just pulled the last of our squash out of the garden, so figured we'd experiment a little.

James jumped in to do the squash-- he cut them in half, scooped out the seeds, and slit into the flesh as best he could.  He then slathered it with butter, and put them in the oven at 375° for a couple hours to soften up. 

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Tri-tip was rinsed, patted dry, and coated with a little olive oil.  Then sprinkled it with Big Poppa's "Cash Cow" rub, and put it on the MAK to smoke for about an hour.


Once the squash were getting close to done, I cranked the grill up to HIGH and took the FlameZone covers off to get the direct heat for searing.  Sizzled the Tri-Tip on there for a few minutes each side until it reached 140° IT, and let it rest a bit inside while we made up the mashed squash.

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For the squash, we just scooped out the soft insides into a bowl, added a couple glugs of heavy cream, some smooshed roasted garlic, a few tablespoons of butter and a bit of salt, and hit it with the potato masher for a few minutes.  Butternut squash has less carbohydrates than regular ol' potatoes, way more vitamins, and man o' man I will totally do these any day, carb watching or no.  SO flavorful and filling. 

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Sliced up the Tri-Tip, added a side salad, and we had one delicious meal!  Didn't get a fancy "plated" shot of the whole dinner, we were hungry!!

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Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: smokeasaurus on October 24, 2016, 07:55:53 PM

Looks great.

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: HighOnSmoke on October 24, 2016, 07:57:21 PM

My kind of meal Kat! Love tri tip and most any type of squash! Will have to make some mashed butternut soon!

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: tomcrete1 on October 24, 2016, 08:21:56 PM

Steak looks great!  :)

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: hikerman on October 24, 2016, 08:47:28 PM

Beautiful meal Kat! Ahem....and James! I love tri-tip and fall squash and yours looks so good! I'm sure mom was proud!  ;)

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: smoker pete on October 24, 2016, 09:28:53 PM

You guys did yourself proud Kat and James. That's a delicious looking meal. I know where I'm going for dinner next time I'm in your neck of the woods in Oregon  8)  8) ...  :thumbup:  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: Smokin Don on October 24, 2016, 09:33:14 PM

Beautiful tri tip and tell James great job on the squash!!!! Don

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: sparky on October 24, 2016, 10:01:58 PM

That whole meal looks fantastic. 

Title: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: rwalters on October 25, 2016, 01:12:49 AM

Reverse tri tip...one of life's finer pleasures...especially when it turns out like yours! :)

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: muebe on October 25, 2016, 01:57:53 AM

Looks great Kat!

Not sure if I would like the Pho-taters but I sure would try them :P

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: tlg4942 on October 25, 2016, 10:22:27 AM

 Butternut squash is in the same category with green peas ??? for me.   But the tri tip will do just fine! 

Title: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: Pappymn on October 25, 2016, 02:30:46 PM

Killer looking beef

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: TMB on October 25, 2016, 02:45:19 PM

Very nice looking Tri Tip ;)

Title: Re: Reverse seared Tri Tip and mashed butternut squash
Post by: RAD on October 25, 2016, 06:19:47 PM

Great looking meal. I would eat the whole squash and about half of that Tri.  :P