Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches
Updated on September 15, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 2 Comments • Jump to Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches with this easy and straightforward recipe for a flavorful meal
One of the things I love about living on the West Coast is our easy access to Tri-Tip. I love smoking tri-tip and making Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches out of it.
A typical size tri-tip will yield about 6 decent tri-tip sandwiches which is perfect if you have a large family or have guests over.
Unlike many other recipes made in the Smoker, this one is pretty straightforward. Simply season the meat, and let her cook in the smoker for 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the size of the tri-tip and your desired doneness.
As a reminder, you should always cook to temperature and not time which is why I always recommend using a good Digital Meat Thermometer to keep your cook on track.
Another reason this tri-tip sandwich recipe is easy to make is that you get to use your favorite brand of BBQ Sauce. I like to use Sweet Baby Ray’s for store-bought BBQ sauce but you can use whatever you prefer.
If you are in the mood to make your own BBQ sauce and need a little inspiration check out my assortment of BBQ Sauce Recipes.
Serving Suggestions
If you are looking for some delicious sides to go with these BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwiches I suggest some Copycat Hard Rock Cafe BBQ Baked Beans, Old Fashioned Potato Salad or even some Macaroni Coleslaw Salad.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Tri-Tip – trimmed of any excess fat
- Yellow Mustard – used as a binder. Optional of course as some think the final product will taste of mustard (it won’t)
- Salt, Ground Black Pepper & Garlic Powder – seasoning for the trip. You can also use your favorite Dry Rub
- BBQ Sauce – you can use store-bought or one of my BBQ Sauce Recipes
- Buns – I like to use Bolillo buns but you can use anything you want
How to Make Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches
- If needed, preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Rub the mustard all over the tri-tip, then season salt, pepper and garlic. You can also substitute for your favorite dry rub.
- Place the tri-tip directly on the grill grates and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 103-135°F.
- Remove the tri-tip from the smoker, and rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve on your favorite bun with BBQ Sauce, and if desired with pickles, jalapeños, or onions.
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Printable Recipe Card
Smoked Tri-Tip BBQ Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tri-Tip, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard, or more if needed
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup BBQ Sauce, or as needed
- 6 Buns
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh Jalapeños, sliced
- Yellow Onion, sliced
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- If needed, preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Rub the mustard all over the tri-tip, then season salt, pepper and garlic. You can also substitute for your favorite dry rub.
- Place the tri-tip directly on the grill grates and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 103-135°F.
- Remove the tri-tip from the smoker, and rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve on your favorite bun with BBQ Sauce, and if desired with pickles, jalapeños, or onions.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This recipe is very tasty. My family loved it.