How To Grill Tri Tip: The Perfect Herb Crusted Recipe - BBQGuys.com

tri tip roast

🥗Healthier: flank steak

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Flank steak is leaner, while chuck roast is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without fresh garlic.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano are more commonly available.

Mix fresh chopped basil, rosemary, and parsley in a bowl.

Add the paste of 2 cloves of garlic, a little cayenne pepper, and ground white pepper to the herb mix.

Pour in some red wine and extra virgin olive oil to combine the herb rub.

Season the 2 lbs. tri tip roast with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper on both sides.

Coat the tri tip with the fresh herb mix and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

Prepare herb infused olive oil by mixing fresh chopped parsley, rosemary, basil, and the paste of a clove of garlic in a bowl.

Season the herb oil with kosher salt, pour in some red wine, and whisk in extra virgin olive oil.

Set the herb infused olive oil aside until serving.

Light the American Muscle Grill with charcoal and wood chunks for flavor.

Preheat the grill and sear the tri tip on the hot side for about 2 minutes on the fat cap side.

Crosshatch the sear on the fat cap side for another 2 minutes.

Flip the tri tip and sear the other side for about 2 minutes, crosshatching again.

Move the tri tip to the indirect side of the grill and close the lid.

Cook the tri tip indirectly for about 3 minutes for rare, longer for medium.

Remove the tri tip from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Slice the tri tip against the grain for tenderness.

Garnish the slices with the herb infused olive oil before serving.

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