How to grill tri-tip “Tri-tip is incredibly versatile,” says Turka. “My personal favorite [method] is to grill it whole over indirect heat for about 30 minutes.

1) Grill the Tri-Tip: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400F). Rub the tri-tip with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the grill over direct heat and sear for 8–10 minutes per side.

When cooking, take extra care not to overcook this cut because it will become quite tough. I cook mine to medium at most. It greatly benefits from resting at least 5 minutes after cooking.

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