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BBQ Tri Tip on platter surrounded by grilled veggies.
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BBQ Tri Tip Recipe

Easy step by step instructions to cook a tri tip on the grill. This method will ensure juicy, tender beef every time!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 488kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • Instant Read Grill Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 3 lb. tri-tip roast
  • ¼ cup dry rub this is my recipe, but use your favorite!
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Rub the tri tip roast with olive oil and sprinkle with rub, making sure to get in all the nooks and crannies.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for an hour for the meat to absorb the flavor.
  • Heat the grill to high heat. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the meat. 
  • Grill on side one for 3 minutes (fat side down first), flip grill on side two. Low the gas and reduce the grill heat to medium-low. This is give it a great crust. The temperature of your grill should be 275-325.
  • Grill for approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of registers to your preferred doneness. Flipping occasionally. Right before removing from the grill baste both sides with bbq sauce.
  • Remove from grill, rest on platter tented with foil to keep the meat warm. Slice thinly against the grain of the meat. Serve with additional bbq sauce to pass. Enjoy!

Notes

135°F for rare
140°F for medium rare
145°F for medium
Rest roast to rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the grill. It will allow the juices to redistribute through the meat.
Slicing against the muscle fibers will result in a more tender juicy steak.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 858mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4.8mg