BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero

Montano · 12-13-2009, 03:40 PM

I've traveled around the country a bit, and I have never found tri-tip outside of California. So for those who don't know this cut of meat, I apologize. It's a staple here in Cali though.

After what seemed like 4 straight days of rain, we got a break and even a bit of sunshine. That was enough for me to fire up the grill ! What better than a smoke while I BBQ. It seems as though I have gathered quite a few Gurkha's from my football winnings. This one was sitting on top of the rest, so I grabbed it.

A nice looking band, which seems to be the norm for Gurkha. This one also has a cedar wrapper on it. I do notice quite a few flaws on the wrapper. Lots of color blotches, as well as a couple tears.

So I get the meat on the grill, and fire up the cigar. I get a nice woody flavor coming through. Plenty of smoke also, from a nice easy draw. Right off the bat the wrapper tears just below the cap. So far I'm liking this one.

As I get to the second 3rd, I'm getting a nice cedar flavor. The burn is fairly even. I'm really enjoying this smoke, and the BBQ is coming along nicely as well. You can see the wrapper coming apart in the pic below.

The flavor changed to a strong oak soon after I hit the final 3rd. I was a bit surprised by this, as the flavors had been fairly mild up to this point. It soon mellowed out a bit and finished with a nice oak note. The BBQ was removed from the grill and set aside to rest. I found this cigar to be quite decent.

cort · 12-13-2009, 04:28 PM

mmmmm tri tip

You gotta try the Santa Maria rub from http://www.therubco.com/ Amazing!!!!

Now I gotta go to Sam's Club and pick up a 2 pack of Tri Tip

G G · 12-13-2009, 04:29 PM

Nice review.

TXRebel · 12-13-2009, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the review.

Tri Tip

in the free States

is called bottom sirloin roast or triangular roast.

Montano · 12-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cort

mmmmm tri tip

You gotta try the Santa Maria rub from http://www.therubco.com/ Amazing!!!!

Now I gotta go to Sam's Club and pick up a 2 pack of Tri Tip

I love the Santa Maria rub too !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXRebel

Thanks for the review.

Tri Tip

in the free States

is called bottom sirloin roast or triangular roast.

I lived in Texas for a few years, but never found anything close. Dem Texan's only eat brisket !

Dunkel · 12-14-2009, 06:29 AM

I'm glad you said that you never saw Tri Tip outside of California. I hear people talk about that cut of meat and it's always California people. I guess everything is so fancy in California that the cows have an extra muscle that cows in other states don't have. I'd bet it's somewhere near the rump! LOL

roughrider · 12-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the review.

Starscream · 12-14-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

I'm glad you said that you never saw Tri Tip outside of California. I hear people talk about that cut of meat and it's always California people. I guess everything is so fancy in California that the cows have an extra muscle that cows in other states don't have. I'd bet it's somewhere near the rump! LOL

cherrybomb · 12-14-2009, 09:34 PM

tri-tip if I am not wrong is the underside of the sirloin cut

CasaDooley · 12-15-2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrybomb

tri-tip if I am not wrong is the underside of the sirloin cut

You are correct Sir!

http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-tip
I LOVE tri-tip and really only learned about the cut when I was stationed in SoCal. I've found it here in WA at Costco.
Nick, Great review!

Dunkel · 12-15-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

I'd bet it's somewhere near the rump! LOL

Ha ha ha I was right!

Riff Raff · 12-15-2009, 04:29 AM

Nice review Nick! I am glad you enjoyed it! That tri-tip looks wonderful too!

lopro · 12-15-2009, 10:56 AM

There seems to be some subtle California hating happening. Don't do that... Don't do that because you're jealous. Accept we happy Californians. Love us.

That tri-tip does look yummy, though. And, even with Gurkha getting so much hate around here, your review makes me want to give that one a shot maybe. I like "wood"sy flavors...

gnukfu · 12-15-2009, 08:59 PM

I was able to get tri-tip at the Costco near me...delicious!

12-13-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero I've traveled around the country a bit, and I have never found tri-tip outside of California. So for those who don't know this cut of meat, I apologize. It's a staple here in Cali though. After what seemed like 4 straight days of rain, we got a break and even a bit of sunshine. That was enough for me to fire up the grill ! What better than a smoke while I BBQ. It seems as though I have gathered quite a few Gurkha's from my football winnings. This one was sitting on top of the rest, so I grabbed it. A nice looking band, which seems to be the norm for Gurkha. This one also has a cedar wrapper on it. I do notice quite a few flaws on the wrapper. Lots of color blotches, as well as a couple tears. So I get the meat on the grill, and fire up the cigar. I get a nice woody flavor coming through. Plenty of smoke also, from a nice easy draw. Right off the bat the wrapper tears just below the cap. So far I'm liking this one. As I get to the second 3rd, I'm getting a nice cedar flavor. The burn is fairly even. I'm really enjoying this smoke, and the BBQ is coming along nicely as well. You can see the wrapper coming apart in the pic below. The flavor changed to a strong oak soon after I hit the final 3rd. I was a bit surprised by this, as the flavors had been fairly mild up to this point. It soon mellowed out a bit and finished with a nice oak note. The BBQ was removed from the grill and set aside to rest. I found this cigar to be quite decent. __________________

12-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#2
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero mmmmm tri tip You gotta try the Santa Maria rub from http://www.therubco.com/ Amazing!!!! Now I gotta go to Sam's Club and pick up a 2 pack of Tri Tip

12-13-2009, 04:29 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero Nice review.

12-13-2009, 04:32 PM	#4
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero Thanks for the review. Tri Tip in the free States is called bottom sirloin roast or triangular roast. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

12-14-2009, 06:29 AM	#6
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero I'm glad you said that you never saw Tri Tip outside of California. I hear people talk about that cut of meat and it's always California people. I guess everything is so fancy in California that the cows have an extra muscle that cows in other states don't have. I'd bet it's somewhere near the rump! LOL __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol Last edited by Dunkel; 12-14-2009 at 06:35 AM.

12-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#7
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero Thanks for the review.

12-14-2009, 09:34 PM	#9
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero tri-tip if I am not wrong is the underside of the sirloin cut __________________ It is better to be hated for who you are, then loved for what you are not

12-15-2009, 04:29 AM	#12
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero Nice review Nick! I am glad you enjoyed it! That tri-tip looks wonderful too! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

12-15-2009, 10:56 AM	#13
lopro FREE TIBET! Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Loren Location: Los Angeles Posts: 49 Trading: (1)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero There seems to be some subtle California hating happening. Don't do that... Don't do that because you're jealous. Accept we happy Californians. Love us. That tri-tip does look yummy, though. And, even with Gurkha getting so much hate around here, your review makes me want to give that one a shot maybe. I like "wood"sy flavors...

12-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#14
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: BBQ Tri-Tip & Gurkha Triple Ligero I was able to get tri-tip at the Costco near me...delicious! __________________ Curious George