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Tri-Tip Roasts in an Instant Pot

  1. Select “Sauté” to preheat Instant Pot.
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package.
  3. When the word “Hot” appears on the Instant Pot display, add a tablespoon of olive oil, place Tri-Tip Roast in Instant Pot and sear until Tri-Tip Roast is brown on all sides. Deglaze the inner pot with beef or chicken stock.
  4. Close and lock lid. Select “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” and use + or – button to set timer to 45-50 minutes pressure cooking time (depending upon thickness of the Tri-Tip Roast.
  5. When time is up, open pressure cooker using the “Quick Release” (see instructions for your Instant Pot brand).  Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer. Adjust cooking times as necessary.
  6. Remove Tri-Tip Roast from Instant Pot, place on cutting board, cover with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Optional: Filter cooking liquid through a fine sieve, add a tablespoon of butter, mix and drizzle over the roast.

 

General Guidelines

  • Cooking instructions are meant as guidelines only.  Cook to recommended internal temperature guidelines and adjust cooking time if necessary.  Size of appliances and weight of products will vary.
  • Cook with a calibrated food thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of meats.
  • Cooking safely to medium doneness requires the meat to reach and hold an internal temperature of 145°F for at least 3 minutes.
  • Internal Temperature for other levels of doneness: Rare: 120-125°F; Medium Rare: 130-135°F; Medium Well: 150-155°F; Well Done: 160°F.
  • Appliances will vary; adjust cooking times as necessary to reach at least 145°F.
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