Why You'll Love It
This Reverse Seared Tri Tip with Santa Maria Salsa is a masterclass in balancing bold flavor with precision cooking. Tri tip is a cut known for its rich, beefy character, but it shines brightest when cooked with a combination of low-and-slow smoke followed by a high-heat sear—exactly the style of cooking the Kamado Joe Big Joe Konnected Joe was built for. Starting the tri tip over indirect heat allows the meat to slowly absorb wood-fired flavor while staying juicy and tender. Then, with the push of a button, you can dial up the heat to get that caramelized, crusty finish that elevates each slice to steakhouse-level quality.
Why Big Joe Konnected Is Best
What makes the Big Joe Konnected Joe ideal for this recipe is its digital temperature control system, which gives you consistent heat throughout the cook. You can trust the temp zones to stay locked in, allowing you to focus on perfecting your salsa or prepping sides. The dual-zone cooking setup—with high heat on one side and indirect heat on the other—makes it incredibly easy to execute a reverse sear without moving between grills. Add in the Kamado Joe's superior heat retention and ability to hold both smoke and moisture, and you’ve got the perfect setup to bring out the best in a tri tip. It's a seamless grilling experience that delivers big on flavor, every time.
