Yeah beef prices still crazy.  Great cook Kristin, looked awesome thanks for sharing.  Last Tri-tip I cooked was for tailgating last season.  Gotta look at doing another. 

Kristin did this cook...but my Memphis Pro was one of the 1st off their production line.  It was the one I did the Performance Test with on Pelletheads.com.  It does not even have the item you are referring to.  It would be a nice feature to have and I wish we had it, but it is not necessary for searing with our Pro.

What temp do you get up to?

I think she said she seared it for 10 minutes at 500° then turned it to 325°, but she will have to say whether that is right or not.

I think she said she seared it for 10 minutes at 500° then turned it to 325°, but she will have to say whether that is right or not.

If I can do that at 500* on mine, who needs the direct flame gadget?  Lot of extra work, to have to heat the pit up to F1, F2, or F3 (the three levels above 550*), then remove the standard "flavorizer", and replace with the direct flame gadget, and then leave the pit open while searing. They specifically state not to close the lid when direct flaming. Then having to remove the direct flamer and replacing with the regular "flavorizer" before shutting down.  Chars faster, but takes longer to get it done?

I agree. You should not need that direct flame insert.

Kristin did this cook...but my Memphis Pro was one of the 1st off their production line.  It was the one I did the Performance Test with on Pelletheads.com.  It does not even have the item you are referring to.  It would be a nice feature to have and I wish we had it, but it is not necessary for searing with our Pro.

What temp do you get up to?

500 for 5 minutes, flip and 500 for 5 minutes, flip again, 500 for 5 minutes, flip final time, 500 for 5 minutes, then reduced to 325 till it reached 135 internal.

Don't think I have ever had Tri Tip unless it goes by another name. I don't remember ever seeing it around me at any time. Even in the butcher shops I have went to. I have never thought to ask about it at one of them. I think I remember seeing marinaded ones at Sams once, but didn't buy one.

 Seeing this I may have to ask when I go to the butcher shop next time.

Often have tham at Costco

Bottom Sirloin.

Don't think I have ever had Tri Tip unless it goes by another name.