Marinade:

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1. In a large bowl mix together the garlic salt, black pepper, brown sugar, dried minced garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper and vegetable oil.
2. Add the tri-tip roast, coat well and cover with saran wrap.
3. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Oven-Roasted Tri-Tip

1. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and add tri-tip to a large skillet on high heat.
3. Sear the tri-tip on both sides until browned.
4. Move tri-tip to roasting pan.
5. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes per pound.
6. Remove and tent roast with foil.
7. Let meat rest 10 minutes (covered with foil), before slicing against the grain to serve.

Grilled Tri-Tip

1. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Preheat grill to high heat and season with an oiled brush.
3. Sear well on each side for 3-4 minutes.
4. Turn off heat on half the grill and leave meat on the side the heat is off (you'll be cooking on indirect heat).
5. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes per pound.
6. Transfer meat to a large foil pan, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.