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Grilled Tri-Tip

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"This grilled tri-tip recipe tastes gourmet, but is actually very easy to make. It's a perfect dinner for guests. It is sure to impress!" — RecipeAddict

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Original recipe makes 4 pounds Change Servings

4 pounds tri-tip roast
4 cloves garlic, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/3 cup salt

1/3 cup black pepper
1/3 cup garlic salt

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Directions

Using a sharp knife, cut small slits into the top of the roast. Stuff the slits with slices of garlic.
Mix together salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Rub entire mixture all over the tri-tip. Refrigerate at least an hour and up to all day. Take the meat out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before grilling.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Place the meat directly above the flame for 5 to 10 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
Turn the grill down to medium heat and continue to cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, trying not to flip it too much. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Thermometer should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for medium-rare. Let stand, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 1 hr 50 mins

Footnotes

*Tri-tip is not a common cut around here, so I usually call the butcher at my local grocery store and request it the day before I need to prepare it.

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This recipe has made my tri tip that I grill on the barbque a great hit. The only adjustment I made was to mix the ingredients together with olive oil and rub it into the meat and then place it in a plastic ziplock bag in the refrigerated for about two hours. Then I add some beer in the bag to help tenderize the meat. My husband and kid always brag about my Tri-Tip:)

—Carolina

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 23, 2012

Way Too Much Salt! The outer portion of the meat is like a salt lick! I agree with others in cutting down the amount of salt and using garlic powder instead. Otherwise meat was nice and garlic cloves extruded flavor throughout roast.

—seapeople

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30 Ratings

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Mar 19, 2009

I would have given it 5 stars but TOO MUCH SALT. Two Tbs. salt is plenty for this rub and use garlic powder not garlic salt, no need to salt it twice.

—Mae Long

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Jun 16, 2011

Excellent recipe, but you should have left out the part about "locking in the juices".. When you place meat to high heat, it doesnt do anything more than get that beautiful crust on the outside from the mixture of protein and moisture meeting high heat. They actually covered it on good eats, where he got 2 steaks that weighed the same, seared one, and not the other.. after cooking, the seared one weighed less, but obviously was superior in taste.. again, great recipe.. i want tri tip right now.

—DJYoshaBYD

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Jul 05, 2007

My husband and I really liked this. But it is a bit salty. I would cut down the salt next time. We will make again.

—ASERGEANTSWIFE

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Mar 03, 2010

5 stars with less salt. I also added some Montreal grill seasoning after inserting the garlic cloves and rubbing down with some olive oil. I prepped it early in the morning and let it sit probably 10 hours. The key is to grill it to medium rare and let it rest 20-30 min. before slicing against grain. We love Tri- tip!!

—SweetBasil

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Aug 30, 2012

Tri-tip is an excellent choice for BBQ. Once you have grilled it, let it rest for about 10 mins. The MOST IMPORTANT step for delicious tender tri-tip is to cut it perpendicular to the grain of the meat, NOT with the grain. One reviewer mentioned her meat was tough, maybe it was cut with the grain?. Next time try cutting the tri-tip perpendicular to the grain, you'll be pleased with its tenderness. As others mentioned too much salt and no directions on cutting the meat. That's why I gave it 2 stars. If you follow these simple steps you will become a fan of grilled tri-tip

—Port Gal *63*

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Oct 25, 2011

TOO SALTY...maybe if substituted garlic powder for the garlic salt?

—sueb

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Nutrition

Calories
365 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
4.4 g
1%

Cholesterol
121 mg
40%

Fat
20.9 g
32%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
38.2 g
76%

Sodium
8362 mg
334%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Tri-Tip

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 365
Calories from Fat: 188

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.9g 32 %
Saturated Fat 8.3g 42 %
Cholesterol 121mg 40 %
Sodium 8362mg 334 %
Potassium 571mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 38.2g 76 %
** Sugars 0g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 55 %
** Thiamin 16 %
Niacin 95 %
Vitamin B6 57 %
Magnesium 18 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.