The uneven thickness thicker in the middle thinner at the tapered ends means it will be more done on the ends than in the middle.
Indirect heat gas grill tri tip.
Tri tip is a lean and juicy cut from the bottom of the sirloin that boasts big beefy flavor.
After the grill is ready place the tri tip on the grill s hot half and allow each side to sear just a few minutes.
If using charcoal this means putting all of your coals to one side.
Grill the tri tip on indirect heat flipping every 6 7 minutes.
Grill the tri tip on each side to develop a dark brown crust i did about 5 minutes on the first side flipped the steak and grilled 8 minutes on the second side.
Mop liberally with mopping liquid after each time you flip the roast.
Remove to indirect heat and continue cooking until the internal temperature is 130 135 degrees.
Tri tip roast with smoked chile steak rub ready for the grill.
On the indirect heat side of the grill where the grill is turned off or there aren t any hot coals the grill grate will typically be in the range of 200 250 f 93 121 c perfect to avoid overcooking the outside of the meat.
Slowly open the valve on your propane tank all the way or turn on the gas at the source and then wait a minute for the gas to travel through the gas line.
If you have several as most grilling enthusiasts do fire up your best gas grill with searing burner and brush some oil on the grill grate so that the meat does not stick.
Even at low cooking temperatures the tri tip will cook through quickly because of its size and shape.
The flavor and texture of tri tip roast is more like steak than a traditional sunday roast so it is best cooked medium rare.
Olive oil is the best oil for the flat top grills as it will add its flavor.
Light the grill and set it up for indirect heat light one side of the grill on high and keep the other unlit.
If you don t have it your regular oil will do just fine.
Its boomerang shape and uneven thickness require a little extra tlc for the best results.
Continue to grill the tri tip until the internal temperature reads 120 fahrenheit for medium rare.
Add the chips about 30 minutes before grilling the beef.
Transfer to indirect heat between 250 300 degrees f and cover the grill letting the tri tip cook until it reaches 130 degrees f on an instant read digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat for a medium rare tri tip.
Sear the tri tip over direct heat right over the flames on both sides about 5 minutes per side.
