It doesn’t take long to grill this slow-cooked, grilled Tri Tip steak outside on the grill, and it comes out incredibly tender and delicious.
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One of my favorite beef cuts is the tri tip steak, which is taken from the bottom sirloin and is now widely available in grocery stores, at least on the West Coast. The tri tip steak was first made famous in Santa Maria, California, in the 1950s, at the same time the Santa Maria rub was developed.
It’s not the kind of roast that’s served fork-tender or falling apart; it’s not “shredded beef” type of roast. The cut of meat alone is very tender and is best when cooked at low heat and served at medium rare.
You really can’t beat a cook out: fire up the grill, grab a can of beer, gather your family or friends, and have a grill out. The best ways to cook a tri tip roast are on the grill or in the oven, though I personally prefer the latter.
Start tri-tip fat side up and sear the meat over direct heat for 5-7 minutes. Turn and sear the other side for 5-7 minutes. Move the meat to the cooler side, over indirect heat, and continue to cook for about 15 minutes (turn as needed) until the thickest part is medium-rare (130-135ºF).
- Preheat your grill. Fire up your charcoal grill or gas grill to 350 degrees F for two-zone grilling.
- Season the tri tip. …
- Make the mopping liquid. …
- Grill over indirect heat. …
- Sear the roast. …
- Rest and serve.
How to Cook Tri-Tip on the Grill
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How to grill the perfect tri tip on a gas grill or a charcoal grill. Everything you need for amazing tri tip every time!
Prep: 10min
Total: 1h30min
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Nutrition Facts: calories 480 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, servingSize 8 ounces
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 lb beef Tri Tip, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or liquid aminos
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instruction:
Marinate the Tri Tip:1. Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a measuring cup or small bowl and stir until well-combined.
2. Transfer the tri tip to a large zip lock bag (my 3-pound tri tip fits easily into a 1-gallon zip lock) along with the marinade.
3. Seal the bag and move everything around until the tri tip is well coated in marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours. About 1 hour before grilling, you can take the tri tip out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature. While this isn’t a mandatory step, some believe this step helps you achieve an even cook on the tri-tip steak.
4. When you’re ready to grill the tri tip, fire up your grill. .
5. If using a charcoal grill, heat the charcoal using your preferred method. The get the coals ready quickly, use a charcoal basket or a charcoal chimney starter, ignite the coals, and allow the coals to heat up for about 20 minutes until they begin turning white and have a golden glow. If using a gas grill, preheat the grill to 500 degrees F.
6. Place the tri tip over direct heat (right over the hottest part of the coals, and allow it to sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until both sides have nice deep grill marks.
7. Repeat this process again and also turn the tri tip on its edges so that all edges have a nice crisp as well.
8. Transfer the tri tip to the indirect heat side of the grill (a part of the grill that has less coals or no coals or a cooler side of the grill). If using a gas grill, lower the temperature to 400 degrees.
9. If you have a digital meat thermometer, insert it now. Cover the grill and allow the tri tip to continue cooking until it reaches your desired level of doneness, about another 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through or at around 5 minutes.
For medium-rare, pull the tri tip off the grill when the internal temperature reaches between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. For medium, 135 to 140 degrees, and for medium-well, 145 to 150 degrees.
10. Once the tri tip is cooked to your desired preference, pull it off the grill and transfer it to a large baking sheet or a cutting board. Allow the meat to sit for at least 15 minutes before slicing the tri tip against the grain of the meat and serving with your favorite side dishes.
FAQ
How long should I grill my tri-tip for?
It should take about 20 to 30 minutes to cook the tri-tip until it registers 130 degrees F on an instant read digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat for a medium-rare tri-tip.Transfer to indirect heat (between 250 and 300 degrees F) and cover the grill.
How do you cook a tri-tip on a propane grill?
Cook the tri-tip on the grill as follows: 1. Preheat the gas grill to 500 degrees to get a good crusty sear on the meat. 2. Cook the tri-tip for about four to five minutes on each side to achieve this. 3. Reduce the heat to about 400 degrees, and cook each side for an additional eight to ten minutes. 4.
Do you flip tri-tip when grilling?
Flip the tri-tip every few minutes and rotate it on the grill if the grill cooks unevenly. Grill for 20 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
How do you cook a tri-tip on a charcoal grill?
Flip the tri-tip every few minutes and rotate it on the grill if the grill cooks unevenly. Grill for 20 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.