Stuffed Tri-Tip wrapped in Bacon

SIice Jalapenos into quarters, Then dice them.

Season meat to taste . if unsure, use the optional spices listed.

Cut the Tri Tip Horizontally (almost like a book), Leaving About an inch of spine.

With your fingers spread the Cream Cheese evenly inside .

Liberally sprinkle Jalapeno pieces inside,The remainder can be chucked or placed on top.

Close Tri - tip, pressing the edges together firmly with your fingers.

With the fat side of the tri tip up, drape the bacon over it making sure to tuck the loose ends under.

setup your grill for indirect heat, or if you have a smokebox use that. ideally you want this to cook at about 225-250 degrees for four to six hours. Turning 1/4 turn every forty five minutes.

For the last hour or two, wrapping it in foil and sticking it in the oven is perfectly accptable.

Alternatively, if you've a large enough crock pot put in on low for 8 hours.

Let sit for 5 to ten minutes before you cut and enjoy.