Tri-Tip

If you’re not from the Santa Maria, California you might not know about the tri-tip. This crescent shaped cut of beef from the sirloin is very lean, but big in beef flavor. Tri-tip professionals will tell you preparing this iconic dish is simplicity itself. Just season the roast with salt, pepper and a bit of garlic and grill to perfection. In Santa Maria, they use red oak logs and a special grill that elevates to find the perfect cooking temperature. Slice it thin against the grain, serve with grilled garlic bread, a rough-cut salsa, traditional pinquito beans and you’ll have an unforgettable feast for your favorite crowd.

Average weight: 2 pounds.

This is a natural product, so the actual size may differ from the average weight by +/- .25 pounds.

WHAT IS TRI TIP?

Tri-tip is a relatively lean, triangular shaped cut from the bottom of the sirloin primal. It is the foundation for Santa Maria (a city in Central California) style barbecue. The tri-tip has a distinct grain, is thick in size.