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Recipes / BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich Recipe from Ballistic BBQ

September 16, 2022 by Greg Mrvich

BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich Recipe from Ballistic BBQ

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There’s nothing quite as comforting and delicious as a BBQ sandwich. There’s something about good BBQ that brings you back to your childhood. But what’s better than your average BBQ sandwich, is an elevated, tri-tip BBQ sandwich. And who better to bring us a recipe for tri-tip BBQ sandwiches than Greg Mrvich, YouTube host of Ballistic BBQ. 

A Brief BBQ History

In case you’re curious as to how barbecue became the American-loved phenomenon from its humble beginnings, ending in the elevated tri-tip sandwiches of this recipe, here’s a bit of a breakdown.  

Barbecue came to the United States by way of the Caribbean. The Spanish colonists brought it with them when they first visited the Caribbean islands. The Chickasaw tribe cooked up a barbecued feast and it made its way into the more northern colonies – all the way to Virginia. Then the Caribbean form of barbecue was combined with the British basting techniques and brought us the saucy barbecue we know now. 

From there, barbecue spread throughout the nation and settled into what’s now known as the “Barbecue Belt.” The Barbecue Belt has four distinct barbecue styles; Carolina, Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City. Each region has vastly different, and equally tasty, flavor profiles and traditions. Those styles are now what we know as modern barbecue, or BBQ if you’re feeling fun. And now we’re seeing updates and elevations in the BBQ world, leading to Mrvich’s delicious tri-tip sandwich! 

BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich with Southwestern BBQ Sauce and Pickled Onion, Hatch Chili Relish 

Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

  • 13 13 or 4 lbs. tri-tip roast, trimmed of all exterior fat and silver skin

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • onion powder

  • Pickled Onion, Hatch Chili Relish
  • red onion, finely chopped

  • fresh Hatch chili (or any green chili) finely chopped

  • 1 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • apple cider vinegar

  • water

  • 1 1 agave nectar

  • BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Cup 1 BBQ sauce (use your favorite!)

  • 1 Tablespoon 1 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon 1 chopped mild Hatch chili peppers

Directions

  • Pickled Onion, Hatch Chili Relish
  • Heat the vinegar mixture. In a small saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water, salt and your desired amount of sweetener. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. (Or alternately, you can heat the mixture in the microwave.)
  • Combine in a jar. Place the thinly-sliced onions in a mason jar. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, screw on the lid, and shake the onions briefly until they are evenly coated with the vinegar mixture.
  • Let the onions marinate for 30 minutes. (You may need to press the onions down with a spoon so that they are all submerged under the vinegar mixture.)
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate the onions in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Tri-Tip Roast
  • Set up grill for low indirect-heat, between 225ºF and 250ºF with the cooking wood of your choice.
  • Season the tri-tip liberally on both sides and place on the indirect side of your cooker.
  • Flip your roast once it hits 90ºF.
  • Remove tri-tip from the cooker once the internal temperature hits 125ºF, loosely cover with foil and allow to rest while you get the grill ready for searing the roast.
  • Once the grill is ready, and the tri-tip has rested for at least ten minutes, sear the roast for about 1 minute per side.
  • Rest another 10 minutes, then slice across the grain.
  • Assembly
  • Toast the sandwich rolls of your choice, I used Bolillo rolls for my sandwiches.
  • Layer a nice amount of sliced twi-tip on the bottom bun, followed by sauce and then the relish.
  • Crown with the top bun and enjoy!

Alright, you’re prepped and ready to go out there and treat your guests to the best BBQ they could ask for! This BBQ tri-tip sandwich recipe is going to change your backyard party game, and you’ll be better off for it. If you’re looking to bring this recipe over the top, try pairing it with our Easy Snacks: Homemade Potato Chips.

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By Greg Mrvich

Play Greg Mrvich is easily regarded as one of America’s top barbecue aficionados—and, for good…

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