Tri Tip

[BigBellyBBQ]

I cook tri tip all the time, big for weddings.as above reverse sear no sauce no injection ogsp or some Montreal, must trim most of fat. Then a slab of butter while resting

 

[BigBellyBBQ]

Holy resurrected thread Batman! Haha
When beef prices/availability are reasonable (spring and early summer usually) I expect to pay in the realm of $7 - $10/lb. for tri tip.

By the case prime cost me 5:29 last week, then I wet age 60 days

 

[Untraceable]

My how things have changed in just a few years

The last year of the Tri tip at FOI, we got a case of Creekstone Prime Tri tips, wet aged, then vacuum sealed individually. Made for incredible freezer surprises

I would salt, then hit with ground Montreal steak, reverse sear, then rest in foil (vented) with butter and more Montreal. Brush the slices with the butter/juices in the foil. Incredible stuff

 

[erichasaces]

Tri tip + peppered cow is a thing of beauty. It's more of a Texas Tri than the traditional tri tip though.

 

[UlaoBBQ]

Thanks All!
Will keep hunting around. I will say this : the spendy stuff was delicious!

 

[AZMANNIMAL]

What should someone expect to pay for tri-tip? I've always heard it referred to as a yummy, inexpensive cut. My local "fancy" grocery is selling "Black Angus Tri-tip Steak" for $12.99 a pound. Does that sound right? Is there a premium for BA? For steak vs roast? Or is it just the grocery being a bit too proud of themselves?

Thanks!

Here in Arizona I get mine at Costco. They are normally 3.99-4.99 a pound and packed two to a package. It is an unbelievable cut of meat if you like it on the rare to medium rare side. I have grilled over gas, open pit mesquite, hung on the Pit Barrel Cooker and put in the big smoker. It is a very flexible cut if you do it right. If you like your beef more than medium rare then it may not be the best. Rub down with salt and pepper right before cooking and if you can get some red oak to cook with. I can get it at the local wholesalers for 2.99 a pound but it is no where near the quality of Costco. Be sure to pull from the grill or smoker at 125-130 degrees and let rest for 15-20 min cut across the grain. PURE HEAVEN