Grilled Tri-Tip

This Grilled Tri-Tip recipe includes a delicious marinade that takes the flavor to the next level. Grilled or Smoked they both taste great!

I was in the mood for some grilled Tri-Tip so instead of visiting my favorite BBQ joint, I decided to make my own. It always tastes better when you make it yourself.

Living on the west coast it's pretty easy to find Tri-Tip. Santa Maria Tri-Tip is very popular but I wanted to try this new marinade out. I am told that Tri-Tip is not as easy to find in different parts of the country but if you do have a chance to pick up a Tri-Tip roast do yourself a favor and get one.

If you are lucky you can find a Tri-Tip roast that has already been trimmed with all the silver skin removed. If not you will have a little bit of work to do before you can marinate the roast. A good curved boning knife will make the job much easier!

Ideally, I like to marinate the tri-tip overnight but you can get away with 4-6 hours. The longer the better in my opinion. Just try to make sure that the meat is completely coated in the marinade. I use a large freezer bag but you can also use a plastic container with a lid.

If you want your tri-tip on the rare side you will want to take it off the grill when the internal temperature reaches 130°F. For medium-rare cook until the internal temperature is about 140°F. Regardless of what temperature you cook the tri-tip roast to or what method you use, always let the roast rest for at least 10 minutes and ALWAYS cut against the grain.

For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

• Tri-Tip Sandwich
• The Best Chicken Marinade
• BBQ Beef Sandwiches
• Lime Chicken Marinade
• Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this Grilled Tri-Tip recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Tri-Tip, Low Sodium Soy Sauce, Vegetable Oil, Brown Sugar, Honey, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Cloves, Green Onions and Apple Cider Vinegar.

🥣 How to make Grilled Tri-Tip

In a small bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
Pour the marinade into a large freezer bag. Add the tri-tip and toss the meat until it is completely coated in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, ideally overnight.
Remove the tri-tip from the bag and discard the leftover marinade.

Grilling Method
Heat up the grill and cook until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium.
Let the tri-tip rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
Smoking Method
Preheat your smoker to 225°F and cook until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium. It will take approximately 1.5 hours per pound.
Let the tri-tip rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it against the grain.