Unless you live on the West Coast, there’s a chance that you’ve never even heard of the tri-tip. This steak is so popular in that area that it’s sometimes referred to as the “California cut.” Once you try it, though, you’ll be glad you did.
The aroma of a cooking beef tri-tip roast instantly makes a weekend evening feel special. Maybe it’s the smell of sizzling garlic hitting a hot skillet. Maybe it’s the dramatic moment when you slice into that perfectly pink center and everyone suddenly appears in the kitchen “just to check if it’s ready.” Funny how that … Read more
There’s tender… and then there’s “did I just cut through that with zero effort?” tender. That’s exactly what you get with this garlic butter smoked tri-tip – a juicy, smoky roast finished with rich, aromatic butter that melts right into every slice. As someone who’s spent more weekends than I’d admit babysitting a smoker, I … Read more
Honestly, that high-end steakhouse makes window shopping feel like financial self-sabotage, tempting you with luxury you absolutely can’t ignore. You see those dry-aged, USDA Prime cuts glistening in the window for $120, and then you look at the grocery store NY strip steak in your plastic basket. One looks like a mahogany-crusted dream; the other … Read more
Every pitmaster hits that moment at the grill – wanting bold, steakhouse flavor without paying steakhouse prices – and New York tri tip steak answers the call. As a pitmaster, I’ve cooked just about every cut that can survive fire – and this one punches way above its weight. It’s tender, beefy, forgiving, and wildly … Read more
If you’re having a hard time deciding between tri tip vs ribeye, you’re not alone. Both of these cuts are marvelous options for the grill. It can be tough to choose between one or the other, mainly because they’re very different cuts. Fear not—we’re here to help. Tri Tip vs Ribeye Tri tip, from the … Read more
Those of us who’ve sampled grilled tri tip steak are understandably anxious to repeat the experience. The trouble is, this cut isn’t always easy to find. Fortunately, all is not lost—there are a number of alternatives that should serve your purposes nicely. Tri Tip Alternative The tri tip comes from the bottom sirloin, so other … Read more
When you put a tri tip roast on the grill, should you position it on the cooking grate with the fat side facing up or down? This is a question you should ask yourself whenever the meat includes a sizable fat cap. Read on to find out why. Tri Tip Fat Side Up or Down … Read more
When you’re planning an event, you want to make sure there’s plenty of food to go around. On the other hand, you don’t want to be overwhelmed with leftovers—although it’s better to have too much food than too little. How much tri tip per person should you plan on buying? If your guests don’t already … Read more
Most pitmasters agree that tri tip is a superb cut of meat. What they can’t always agree on is whether the meat should be smoked or roasted for optimum results. Our guide will take an in-depth look at smoked vs grilled tri tip to weigh the benefits of each. Smoked vs Grilled Tri Tip Tri … Read more
When you’ve invested in a great steak, you want to cook it to the ideal internal temperature. In this guide, we’ll take you on a tour of the wonderful world of tri tip steak to help you cook it to perfection. Tri Tip Internal Temp Tri tip, a tender and flavorful steak cut from the … Read more
Choosing between London broil vs tri tip should be an easy choice when you understand the terms. Steak lovers should be well pleased with either one. However, the distinction between the two might come as a surprise. London Broil vs Tri Tip London broil is a cooking method that begins with a lean, flat steak, … Read more
Have you ever heard of ball tip steak? Even if you have, you might have a hard time picturing it. This isn’t one of the most common cuts in the butcher’s case, but once you’ve tried it, you might just be hooked. What is Ball Tip Steak? Ball tip steak comes from the bottom sirloin … Read more
It can be tough to make a decision about what type of meat to buy. Even if you’ve decided on steak, there are plenty of options available. Since most of them are delicious, it’s hard to go wrong, but which one you choose depends on the type of dish you have in mind. Let’s break … Read more
Tri Tip vs. Brisket, which should you smoke tonight? It’s a problem we’ve all faced at one time or another: what cut of meat should we smoke today? All right, maybe it doesn’t qualify as a problem, exactly—personally, I love it when I find myself in this situation. If you truly love great barbecue, then … Read more