Tri-Tip

[Cliff H.]

I found this small tri-tip at a grocery store this morning. I decided that it was to good to pass up.



Seems small compared to the ones I have seen others post. Every one the butcher had was 2-3 lbs. He then told me that for tenderness, I should only purchase the smaller size. He also said tri-tip is part of the sirloin.

What size do you guys buy ?

Now I have to figure out how to cook the thing.

 

[Bruce B]

Usually the one's I get from Costco, when they have them, run in the 2-3lb range.

I usually keep it pretty simple on the cook, season with K-salt, cracked black pepper and granulated garlic, maybe some gran. onion or onion powder, sear directly over lump charcoal on all sides, finish cook indirect to an internal temp of 125-130 for med rare, let rest about 10 minutes, slice thin against the grain.

Some of the most flavorful beef I've ever had.

 

[Helen_Paradise]

Just....please....make Helen happy & proud..... and slice it 1/2".

 

[Green Hornet]

What Bruce said! Ya can't go wrong. I get ones between 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. Good stuff :P

 

[Thom Emery]

The bigger ones could be untrimmed Lots of fat on some

 

[Cliff H.]

Thanks All,

I think I will give it a go tomorrow.

 

[Puff1]

I'd like to find some smaller cuts, then I could take them to lunch all for myself :twisted:

Good luck Cliff, do it like Bruce said and you won't be disappointed

P.S. Slice it like Helen said