Traeger Smoked Tri-Tip

Name: Traeger Smoked Tri-Tip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5-2 pound tri-tip; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:2h

Pull out the Traeger for this smoked tri-tip recipe! Tri-tip has an incredible flavor and, when smoked to perfection on the Traeger, is super tender and juicy. A simple sweet and savory dry rub brings a flavor boost that pairs perfectly with the smokiness from the Traeger. Slice the tri-tip across the grain and top the slices with some chimichurri for a delicious steak entree. Or load up the slices of tri-tip on a ciabatta roll for a killer steak sandwich. This Traeger smoked tri-tip is versatile and will give you multiple meals. You're going to want to throw this on the Traeger now!

Updated at: Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:13:50 GMT