Description
This BBQ Tri-Tip recipe features a succulent 3-pound tri-tip roast seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then grilled to perfection using a two-zone method. The roast is basted with a rich mixture of olive oil, melted butter, and BBQ sauce to keep it moist and flavorful. Finished with a sear over direct heat, this tri-tip is juicy, tender, and perfect for slicing thinly against the grain for serving.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 3-pound tri-tip roast
Seasoning
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Basting Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup preferred BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat grill: Preheat your grill to 350°F, setting up for two-zone grilling. This allows you to sear the meat over direct heat and cook it slowly over indirect heat.
- Season roast: Rub the tri-tip roast evenly on all sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to let the seasonings penetrate and the meat to come to temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, melted butter, and BBQ sauce. Warm gently over low heat until the mixture is well blended, creating a flavorful basting sauce to keep the meat moist during grilling.
- Grill indirectly: Place the tri-tip on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat zone). Grill for about 20 minutes, turning the roast every 5 to 7 minutes to ensure even cooking. After each turn, baste the meat generously with the warmed sauce to maintain moisture and infuse flavor.
- Sear and rest: Move the tri-tip to the direct heat side of the grill and sear it for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches around 130°F for a medium-rare doneness. Remove the roast from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice thinly against the grain and serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Resting the meat after grilling is crucial for juicy slices.
- Adjust cooking time based on desired doneness: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
- Two-zone grilling helps achieve a perfect sear without overcooking the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ tri-tip, grilled tri-tip roast, BBQ beef, summer grilling, tri-tip recipe
