Tri-Tip

fergi

I called my local grocer and asked if the had Tri-tip. I was told that they did and would set one aside for me. When I got there she handed me something marked "Choice Beef Round Tip Roast, Cap Off". I thought the Tri-Tip came from the sirloin. I cooked it at 250 to an internal temp of 130 then seared it. It has good flavor but is pretty tough. I'm having a tough time finding Tri-Tip or Flat Iron steak here in the Fort Worth area. Any one know of a good source of tri-tip and flat iron steak in the Fort Worth area?

bclarksicle

Costco often has trip tip. 2 per package. 

fergi

bclarksicle said:

Costco often has trip tip. 2 per package. 

Thanks bclarksicle, is that the one in south Fort Worth?

buzd504

bclarksicle said:

Costco often has trip tip. 2 per package. 

Not in NOLA, unfortunately, but my local grocer has been cutting a few since I started requesting them.

bclarksicle

The north Fort Worth one and southlake as well. I've also found them at Kroger

blukat

Trader joes has them.

fergi

blukat said:

Trader joes has them.

Thanks!, hadn't thought of Trader Joes.

SoCalTim

I know tri tip. That doesn't look like one, not at all

fergi

SoCalTim said:

I know tri tip. That doesn't look like one, not at all

Thanks, I didn't think so, especially after cooking it.

jaydub58

Agree with @SoCalTim.
Doesn't look like any I've bought here.

fergi

jaydub58 said:

Agree with @SoCalTim.
Doesn't look like any I've bought here.

Thanks jaydub58 !

Skiddymarker

Was reading the cook's thesaurus and a round tip=sirloin tip in some areas. The substitute was listed as a tri-tip. For cooking they may be similar, but for a butcher, they are no way near the same. 

fergi

Skiddymarker said:

Was reading the cook's thesaurus and a round tip=sirloin tip in some areas. The substitute was listed as a tri-tip. For cooking they may be similar, but for a butcher, they are no way near the same. 

Thanks Skiddymarker, I'm hoping that the sirloin tip is more tender than the round tip.

bettysnephew

The tri tip is listed as NAMP 185D. You might try to have your butcher look that up to get the correct cut. In some areas it is called a Santa Maria Roast.

YukonRon

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fergi

bettysnephew said:

The tri tip is listed as NAMP 185D. You might try to have your butcher look that up to get the correct cut. In some areas it is called a Santa Maria Roast.

Thanks, I will try that.

BYS1981

Be aware costco needles their tri tip and recommends 160 as internal temp.  I would look at Sam's Club for tri tip. 

fergi

YukonRon said:

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Sorry Ron, I didn't get the link to the site you are referring to.

BYS1981

fergi said:

YukonRon said:

This sight provides data that is amazing

Sorry Ron, I didn't get the link to the site you are referring to.

I believe Ron is referring to the forum. 

Steve753

My suggestion is to buy one at a meat shop. The prices might be a bit higher, but you will get better quality meat.

fergi

Steve753 said:

My suggestion is to buy one at a meat shop. The prices might be a bit higher, but you will get better quality meat.

Thanks Steve, good suggestion.