The Tri-Tip comes from the bottom of the sirloin and is named for its triangular shape. It's been popular on the West Coast since the 1960s but is quickly catching on everywhere else. It full of flavor and when cooked correctly and cut thinly against the grain, its as good of a cut of steak as any! John is a big fan. I typically sear nicely in the cast iron pan and finish in the oven to 135 degrees (medium rare). That's mainly because we don't always start a fire to grill. But during the summer, cooking over a fire is really nice.
This grilled tri tip is seasoned with simple ingredients you certainly have in your cupboard, seared and finished to 135 degrees. It's simple, flavorful and tender and it makes a great summer meal.
Rub spice mix thickly over entire Tri-tip and let sit at room temperature for one hour.
Preaheat grill or oven to 350-400 degrees.
Sear on a hot grill for 4-5 minutes per side. Really get a nice crust going. Alternately if you don’t want to fire up the grill, sear in some tallow or oil in your cast iron.
Move to indirect heat (other side of the grill) and let the tri-tip finish to 130-135 degrees. If using the cast iron/oven method, move the entire cast iron and tri-tip into the oven. Once at desired temp, remove and let rest for 10-15 minutes before thinly slicing.