Tri Tip Steaks

 

TRI-TIP STEAK

PERFECTLEY COOKED

TRI-TIP STEAK

Tri-Tip steak is a flavourful triangular Beef cut from the bottom Sirloin, known for great marbling, beefy flavor, and affordability. known for great marbling, beefy flavor, and affordability. [1, 2, 3]

About the Cut

Origin: Bottom sirloin (where the sirloin meets the round and flank).
Alternative Names: Santa Maria steak, California cut, triangle roast, or Newport steak.
Characteristics: Boneless, lean yet well-marbled, and shaped like a boomerang or triangle. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Cooking Methods

Santa Maria Style: Seasoned with coarse salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic, then grilled over red oak or indirect heat.
Reverse Sear: Cooked low (around 250°F) until the internal temperature reaches 120–125°F, then finished with a hot, fast sear in a cast-iron skillet or over direct coals.
Target Doneness: Pulled around 125–130°F for a tender medium-rare, then rested for 10 to 15 minutes.