California Santa Maria Barbecue Tri-tip Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Salsa
• 2 1/2 cups finely diced tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery (about 1 stalk)
• 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions (about 4 scallions)
• 1 roasted poblano, diced
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Kosher salt
• For the Tri-tip
• 1 whole tri-tip roast, (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 medium chunk of oak wood