Originally Posted by
corky
I have a prime tri tip from Costco in my freezer...bought during my first trip to Costco when I was panicking about meat etc. I wouldn't normally buy a prime tri tip. Maybe I will grill that baby up next week. Why didn't you finish it over indirect heat on the grill after you browned it? I used to cook tri tips a lot...from grocery as they have it on sale often. It is great to serve for a crowd. Yours does sound wonderful and cooked to perfection. Did you use a meat thermometer? What temp did you go for? I usually shoot for around 120-125.
The recipe was by someone who doesn't like to grill. It called for searing it stove top, fattier side only, and then roasting in the oven at 425°. So, I decided to experiment and sear it on the grill. I did not use a meat thermometer. I probably should have, but since the recipe indicated that it should be roasted 10-15 minutes per pound, I decided to wing it and did 11 minutes per pound. The salty crust was to die for.