Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip

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Prep: 1 hour Cook: 35 minutes Serves: 5–8 Source: Simply Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 tri-tip roast (2.5–4 lb)
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tbsp finely ground black pepper
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tsp cayenne
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1 tsp dry rosemary (or fresh, minced)
  • Santa Maria Rub: 1/2 tsp dry sage

Instructions

  1. Mix rub ingredients and massage into roast on all sides.
  2. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. Prepare grill for hot direct heat on one side and indirect on the other (red oak preferred).
  4. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side, watching for flare-ups.
  5. Move to indirect heat, fat side up, and grill at 250–300°F until internal temp reaches desired doneness (120°F rare, 130°F medium-rare, 140°F medium).
  6. Rest loosely tented with foil 10–15 minutes; slice across the grain.
Wine Pairing: Bold Red (Zinfandel) — Santa Maria tri-tip pairs well with Zinfandel.
Simply Recipes · Contemporary
tri-tip, steak, grill