Prep Time
1 hr
Grill Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Categories
This cut has been called the poor man’s prime rib. It is actually two different muscles from the bottom of the sirloin of the cow. A triangular cut with contrasting grains in the middle.
Ingredients
Servings
Tri Tip 2.5lb will feed 4 people
Canola Oil (optional)
A meat tenderizing rub like Adolfs
Salt & Pepper
Directions
Step 1
At least 1 hour prior to grilling bring steak out of the fridge
Step 2
Optional: Some suggest coating with oil prior to applying rub
Step 3
Apply your favorite tenderizing rub and let stand for 1 hour to come to room temp and let the spices penetrate the meat
Step 4
MED/LOW Grill heat. Direct heat is fine with GrillGrates. You’ll get a super sear while letting the meat slowly cook and come up to temperature.
Step 5
Turn at 7 minute mark
Step 6
Turn and TWIST in 7-8 more minutes to get nice cross hatch on presentation side.
Step 7
At 20 Minutes- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer 120F is your target. If you are close, turn off the grill and leave the meat on for 5 minutes and remove.
Step 8
Remove at 120-130F for medium rare.
Step 9
Let rest under tent of tin foil for 10 minutes.
Step 10
First cut the meat in HALF find the grain change and cut the meat in half basically in the middle.
Step 11
Then cut from the ends to the cut side cutting across the grain.
Step 12
If you think you overcooked it- CUT THIN.
Step 13
If you are dead on rare- cut it thicker
Step 14
Use a cutting board with a tray around the outside to catch the juice.
Step 15