Weekend Barbecue: Try Tri-Tip
Got a weekend barbecue coming up? May I suggest you grill a tri-tip or two. I was introduced to this versatile cut of beef when I moved to Bakersfield, California…
Got a weekend barbecue coming up? May I suggest you grill a tri-tip or two.
I was introduced to this versatile cut of beef when I moved to Bakersfield, California in 1986. I decided to try grilling it after marinating it because the butcher told me it can be tough or chewy if you don't marinate it or smoke it low and slow. I couldn't afford the time or expense of a smoker at the time, so I marinated it in Worcestershire Sauce and some other seasonings. To my surprise, it ended up being tender and very tasty.
Ever since then, whenever we host a backyard barbecue, radio station party, pool party, or during our team's hockey tournament weekends, tri-tip is always on the menu.
Here's my recipe for marinated and grilled tri-tip:
1 lg bottle of Worcestershire Sauce per tri-tip. If you have 4 tri-tip, get at least 4 bottles. If you want to make extra marinade for dousing the tri-tip while cooking, or for mixing with the sliced beef, get more, and increase all of the amounts listed below in a similar proportion.
1/2 cup of good red wine or sangria per tri-tip
2 tablespoons of Frank’s Red Hot per tri-tip
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar per tri-tip
1 teaspoon lemon juice per tri-tip
1 pinch of red pepper flakes per tri-tip
1/4 tsp of seasoning salt or garlic salt per tri-tip
At this point, the marinade will taste spicy and acidic. I usually then add sugar to make it taste a little more palatable. Add to your liking, but I would estimate about an 1/8 cup per tri-tip. Four 4 tri-tip, maybe 1/2 a cup or so. Maybe start with half a cup, then add more if necessary. You don't want it to be too sweet.
Trim as much excess fat and silver skin off of each tri-tip as you desire. Place the tri-tips in jumbo plastic bags or a plastic container and cover liberally with the liquid marinade. Refrigerate in marinade for 24-48 hours for best results. I've left it in the marinade longer than that and it has come out just fine. Make sure to rotate the meat in the marinade so all surfaces are covered for equal amounts of time.
I use a hot grill to get a good char on the outside of the tri-tips. After each side of the meat has been seared, it is ok to douse the meat in EXTRA (non-contaminated) marinade to keep meat moist while cooking.
Four tri-tip grilling.
I usually cook to just under medium rare, then put in a covered aluminum roasting pan, on a grate so the meat doesn't sit in its own juices. Sprinkle your favorite "Cajun Seasoning" onto both sides of the tri-tips.
Let the meat rest like this for at least 15 minutes, even longer is better. Always slice meat against the grain. Return the sliced meat to the roasting pan and mix with drippings. Add extra (non-contaminated) marinade if you like, although that's not necessary.
Four grilled tri-tip, with cajun seasoning, resting.<span style="color: black;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 10pt"> </span>
Enjoy!
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2.5 STARS: Blood Bros. BBQ
Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$$
3.9 STARS: The Beast By Todd English
Address: 3215 S Rancho Dr Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.2 STARS: Virgil's Real BBQ
Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.2 STARS: Mabel's BBQ
Address: 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.3 STARS: SoulBelly BBQ
Address: 1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.4 STARS: Lickin Good Smokin BBQ
Address: 183 N Gibson Rd #160, Henderson, NV 89014
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.4 STARS: Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Address: 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 & 2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
Hours:
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Big B's Texas BBQ
Address: 6115 S Fort Apache Rd 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Braeswood TEX-MEX-BBQ
Address: 1504 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.5 STARS: Rollin' Smoke
Address: 3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 & 4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Hours:
3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Sunday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.6 STARS: Jessie Rae's
Address: 5611 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: Fox Smokehouse BBQ
Address: 930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill
Address: 3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Cost: $$
4.7 STARS: Monti's Smokehouse BBQ
Address: 6320 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89142
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $$
4.8 STARS: Wild Fig BBQ
Address: 9555 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Hours: $$
