rwalters 5,244 Posted January 25, 2014 Got home from work last night only to realize that I forgot to take the tri-tips out of the freezer...that wasn't gonna stop us from having tri-tip! Ran water over the frozen meat, coated with rub, and let it sit while I brought bigJOE up to 250°. Threw the tt's on bigJOE, 1.5 hours of smokey heat later, they were sitting at 125°...took them off, revved the flame, and put a killer sear on them. They turned out GREAT!! Curious to know how many of you guys have thrown frozen meat on a grill. It works :-) 2 lnarngr and Baby Back Maniac reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mmmmm 1,527 Posted January 25, 2014 I have a buddy who swears by it. Claims it's the best way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwalters 5,244 Posted January 25, 2014 I have a buddy who swears by it. Claims it's the best way.definitely gives it more time to take on the smokey goodness! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmoothSmoke 257 Posted January 25, 2014 They came out super nice man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keeperovdeflame 9,703 Posted January 25, 2014 When i was researching how to cook a traditional Santa Maria Tri Tip. I found a recipe which recommended sitting a bag of frozen peas on top of the thinner pointed tip section of the Tri Tip (Prior to the cook and while the rest of the cut is coming to room temp) to even out the cook time with the thicker end. The guy, who was a reported Tri Tip expert, said it makes for more tender and evenly cooked meat all across the cut. 1 daninpd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwalters 5,244 Posted January 25, 2014 When i was researching how to cook a traditional Santa Maria Tri Tip. I found a recipe which recommended sitting a bag of frozen peas on top of thinner pointed tip section of the Tri Tip (Prior to the cook and while the rest of the cut is coming to room temp) to even out the cook time with the thicker end. The guy, who was a reported Tri Tip expert, said it makes for more tender and evenly cooked meat all across the cut.it works, I do the same thing with turkey's...I ice the breast meat before cooking. Much more even results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoke and Awe 4,856 Posted January 25, 2014 Maybe worth a try to put in brining bag and then freezer if you're not planning to cook right away. Nice to know because sometimes I find good deals but have to put in freezer for later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keeperovdeflame 9,703 Posted January 25, 2014 Just noticed where you live javabeach, that truly is a beautiful place. My wife and I just love the Northwest. Go SeaHawks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrow17 4,850 Posted January 25, 2014 Wow those look fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwalters 5,244 Posted January 25, 2014 Just noticed where you live javabeach, that truly is a beautiful place. My wife and I just love the Northwest. Go SeaHawks!javabeach?? I live in N. California (Sacramento area)... like javabeach, only different... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baby Back Maniac 1,413 Posted January 25, 2014 I've done that with pork butts. The only downside I've noticed is its tricky to get the rub to stick right. Water helps but butts are so big it's not the same. Better than no BBQ at all though. 1 rwalters reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountain griller 497 Posted January 25, 2014 Those look amazing rw! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appsspec 1,463 Posted January 26, 2014 Those look pretty darn good for being frozen not long before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blewbya 0 Posted August 4, 2019 Looks great. What does the inside look like? Was it dry? I am going try the same method right now. Thanks for the tips and giving me confidence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 7,787 Posted August 4, 2019 Welcome Blewbya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
