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Tri-tip Steaks

PNWFoodie
PNWFoodie Posts: 1,046
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So, I've never bought tri-tip steaks before, since being from Santa Maria, it seemed more than a bit blasphemous to cut the roast. I ran across grass fed steaks for 50% off, though...and the mouth wants what the mouth wants. All in all, I was not disappointed. I used Tom Douglas's Steak Rub (local favorite, although I typically like to make my own. Recently thinking about acquiring some DP). I wouldn't do the rub again...steaks were thin enough that I found the rub to be overpowering. The steaks, though, were good. I'm still more of a whole tip kinda gal, but I wouldn't pass these up if they were on sale again,
XL, JR, and more accessories than anyone would ever need near Olympia, WA
Sandy
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  • yellowdogbbq
    yellowdogbbq Posts: 389
    Looks great! 7:30 and I'm already hungry!
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Garlic and S&P is all you need for tri-tip. I've only cooked one once, but it came out really good.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    I never had it until I got the egg but have quickly fallen in love with Tri-Tip.  You just don't see it much here in the SE.

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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    I  also just use salt and pepper on a Tri Tip since the meat has so much flavor.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • corey24
    corey24 Posts: 386
    I have turned nearly every grocery store upside down around here and can't find tri-tip steak anywhere.

    XL Egg Owner Since Dec 2013 - Louisiana

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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    corey24 said:
    I have turned nearly every grocery store upside down around here and can't find tri-tip steak anywhere.

    Come on out to Cali, it's everywhere. Just saw it @ Jons Market, $2.55 a lb. Their practically giving it away ...
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    I'm partial to the roasts and usually marinate overnight in a strong bloody mary mix.  I usually add extra horseradish to the marinade.  Costco in TX used to carry the steaks but they've had the roasts for the past several years.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    corey24 said:
    I have turned nearly every grocery store upside down around here and can't find tri-tip steak anywhere.
    No one carried them up here either, so I talked to the meat manager at a couple of stores and they ordered some for me. They did so well that one of the stores now carries it from time to time.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    It's popalar in the West, especially in California and I've heard much of the tri-tip cuts get shipped out west. For you that are in the eastern part of the states, try looking at a local butcher shop where they buy meat from local ranchers.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • corey24
    corey24 Posts: 386

    Yeah, maybe I should talk to a meat manager.  I even looked at Sam's yesterday.  You can buy them online at some of the fanstcy meat places but they want to charge a fortune for them.  That's sort of the love of tri-tip is it's a cheaper cut with a great taste.  I've never even had one.....

    XL Egg Owner Since Dec 2013 - Louisiana

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    In many markets, tri-tip gets ground into burger meat.
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  • corey24
    corey24 Posts: 386


    nolaegghead said:
    In many markets, tri-tip gets ground into burger meat.
    I'm up in North Louisiana - you find any tri-tip down in the New Orleans - Baton Rouge area??

    XL Egg Owner Since Dec 2013 - Louisiana

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109

    corey24 said:


    nolaegghead said:
    In many markets, tri-tip gets ground into burger meat.
    I'm up in North Louisiana - you find any tri-tip down in the New Orleans - Baton Rouge area??
    Yep.  They have it at Costco, Dorniacs and Langensteins.
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  • ibanda
    ibanda Posts: 553

    I grew up in Texas and we know a few things about beef, but I had never heard of Tri-Tip until I became and Egghead. I think most of the Tri-Tip cuts in Texas become ground sirloin hamburger.

    Now that I am an Egghead and know what to look for, or ask the butcher Tri-Tip is one of my all time favorite meals.

    "Bacon tastes gooood, pork chops taste gooood." - Vincent Vega, Pulp Fiction
    Small and Large BGE in Oklahoma City.
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  • corey24
    corey24 Posts: 386
    edited May 2014


    nolaegghead said:

    corey24 said:


    nolaegghead said:
    In many markets, tri-tip gets ground into burger meat.
    I'm up in North Louisiana - you find any tri-tip down in the New Orleans - Baton Rouge area??
    Yep.  They have it at Costco, Dorniacs and Langensteins.
    Well good to know I can pick up some next time I head down south.

    XL Egg Owner Since Dec 2013 - Louisiana

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