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    Home » Recipes » Grilling & Smoking

    Grilled Tri-Tip

    Published on March 25, 2022 - Updated on January 7, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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

    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.

    raw tri-tip
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    Tri-Tip Marinating

    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.

    Marinated Tri-Tip on Grill

    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.

    sliced tri-tip roast

    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.

    grilled tri-tip

    For more great recipes with Tri-Tip, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Tri-Tip Sandwich

    📋 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.

    grilled tri tip

    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!
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    Prep Time 6 hrs
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Total Time 6 hrs 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 485 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • BBQ / Grill

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs Tri-Tip, silver skin removed

    Tri-Tip Marinade

    • 1 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
    • ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
    • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Honey
    • ½ inch Fresh Ginger, peeled & minced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • ¼ Cup Green Onions, finely diced
    • 3 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
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    Instructions
     

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 53gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 2422mgPotassium: 1014mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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