Santa Maria Tri-Tip

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Resting Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    310 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Santa Maria Tri-Tip

One of my favorite ways to feed a crowd is with a giant platter of tri-tip. It doesn’t take much to prep and it’s always delicious.

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Ingredients

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For the Tri Tip

  • 1 tri-tip about 2 pounds, whole
  • 4 tablespoons rub see below

For the Rub

  • 2 tablespoons coffee finely ground
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Salad

  • 2 pounds tomato 5-6, sliced into ¼"-thick rounds, heirloom
  • 6 cucumber sliced into ¼"-thick rounds, Persian
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • red wine vinegar for serving
  • sea salt flaky
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Trim silver skin off the trip tip but leave some of the fat.
  2. Massage the meat with the rub until fully covered and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. Prepare a charcoal grill or gas grill to high. Place tri-tip on grill and sear one side well, 6 to 7 minutes making sure it doesn’t burn. Rotate the tri-tip and sear other side for about the same time. Reduce heat to medium-high or move the meat to a part of the grill that’s not over direct flames. Turn meat again and cook another 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook again for an additional 5-6 minutes. A 2-pound roast will need about 20 to 25 minutes total cooking time. Cook until an instant read thermometer reads 120°F for a rare roast, 130°F for medium-rare and 140°F for medium.
  4. Remove from the grill, let rest on a cutting board 30 minutes for the juice to redistribute and for it to slightly cool.
  5. Arrange tomato slices, cucumber slices, and basil along a serving board. Drizzle tomatoes and cucumbers very lightly with vinegar. Drizzle oil over everything and season liberally with sea salt and ground pepper To serve, slice against the grain. Serve next to tomatoes and cucumbers.

Notes

  • Serve it up family style and then let people grab and go! I would serve it with a side of basil vin, cilantro vin, tomato confit, or a fun salsa.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 1834mg (76%) Potassium 987mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1681IU (34%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1834mg 76%
Potassium 987mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1681IU 34%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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