Cannot believe I haven't done this before!!! (Full disclosure, I still have never cooked a brisket either, but I'm making baby steps!!)
I found a tri tip roast in the "used meat bin" (discount section) at Safeway awhile back, so this poor cut has been languishing in my freezer for a couple of months. I pulled it out and let it thaw last week, and decided to give it a tri (har har har) this weekend.
Smeared the roast down with a little olive oil, and a nice sprinkle of MAK sweet rub, then onto the 2 Star on SMOKE for a couple of hours.
Cranked the grill up to high, and removed the flamezone cover, then seared the outside of the roast until it hit 125° in the thickest part.
I set it aside to rest a bit, and sauteed up some brussel sprouts in butter in the cast iron.
James likes his steak a little more well done than I do, so this was perfect-- he got the thinner end where it was closer to medium, and I got the thick succulent medium rare that I love!
Drizzled a little balsamic glaze on the brussel sprouts, and we had ourselves a damn fine meal!
My slices were tender enough to cut with a fork! Boy oh boy will I be doing this again!!