Smoked Tri Tip Rub Recipe

Ready for your summer grilling? Our homemade smoked tri-tip recipe can make your grilling easier than ever. It’s spicy and savory yet not overpowering to alter the original flavor of the meat. Sweet with brown sugar, spicy with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and other spices.

And you know what the best part is? It takes only five minutes to prepare and can be stored for months. Ingredients are simple and may already be available in your pantry. Read on and make a batch with me.

Dry Rub For Smoked Tri Tip Ingredients:

Tri Tip is a special cut of beef showcasing both the properties of a steak and a roast. Adding dry rub is the perfect way to intensify its flavor. Our homemade tri-tip seasoning rub is salty, spicy, sweet, and has a hint of smokiness. 

Make it for tri-tip and use it for any cut of meat. You can add or replace spices depending on your taste preferences. This dry rub for tri-tip roast is super flexible. Excited to know the ingredients? Let’s jump on details:

Brown Sugar: 

Brown sugar works as a base for this dry rub. It tenderizes the meat and gives a nice crust on the surface. I used 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar in the recipe. Kosher 

Kosher Salt:

Salt works as a flavor enhancer in all rub recipes. The coarse texture of kosher salt works to reach inside the tri-tip and retain moisture. Use 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.

Black Pepper:

Black pepper has a bitter taste and a strong aroma. It adds a peppery flavor to the brown sugar tri-tip rub. Use 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Garlic Powder:

Do you love the flavor of garlic at dry rub? Garlic powder provides a pungent garlicky taste. Use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to add depth to our dry rub recipe.

Onion Powder: 

Onion powder is used in rubs and sauces to add a savory flavor. Try to use powdered onion as it doesn’t get burnt while grilling. 1 teaspoon would be enough for our homemade tri-tip rub recipe.

Smoked Paprika:

Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor and, at the same time, gives a nice red color. It also has a hint of sweetness. I used 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika in the recipe.

Cayenne Pepper: 

Want some heat in the dry rub recipe? Cayenne pepper is that heat bomb ingredient. Use 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for heat and spice.

Chili powder:

Chili powder gives a bold chili flavor to the rub. Use mild, moderate, or hot chili powder depending on your spice preference. I used 1 teaspoon in the recipe.

Rosemary:

Rosemary has a unique aroma of its own. Use ½ teaspoon of dried and powdered rosemary to add an astringent flavor to the dry rub.

How To Make Tri-Tip Seasoning Rub?

Ever wondered what makes the smoked Tri-Tip so flavorful, and juicy inside while crunchy outside? Tri-tip rub does a wonderful job here. Today I’ll share how to make a tri-tip rub like a pro. 

There are only three easy steps to crafting the best-smoked tri-tip rub. Stay tuned for step-by-step directions.

Step 1:

In a small dry bowl, combine all the ingredients after measurement. Whisk them with a fork. Even out the clumps if any.  Give it a taste and add salt, sugar, or spices if necessary. Your tri-tip rub is ready.

Step 2:

Put the tri-tip in a large dish. Spread the rub over the entire tri-tip. Press the rub very well into the steak. When the steak is completely covered on all sides, cover it with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, for up to 24 hours.

Step 3:

Bring the tri-tip to room temperature. And then put it directly on the low smoker or grill. Enjoy!

Wrapping Up:

So, what do you think? Isn’t it the easiest smoked tri-tip rub known to man? It’s smoky and coarse, and all the spices are well-balanced. It’s so versatile that you’ll put it in every dish you prepare.

So why wait? Make it yourself and experience the divine taste of tri-tip at home. Trust me. It’ll never disappoint you!