Cooking and Grilling
Tri-Tip Roasts

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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Gas Grill

  1. Preheat gas grill to high heat.
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place on preheated grill.
  3. Grill 10 minutes per side to seal in juices.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and continue grilling, turning frequently for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer.
  6. Remove from grill and place on cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow the Tri-Tip Roast to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  7. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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Charcoal Grill

  1. Prepare grill and charcoal briquettes for medium-high heat (approximately 25-30 minutes)
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place on prepared grill.
  3. Grill 8 minutes per side to seal in juices. Continue grilling turning frequently for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer.
  5. Remove from grill and place on cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow the Tri-Tip Roast to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  6. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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Smoker

  1. Preheat smoker to 225° F and add wood chunks, chips or pellets to smoke according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place in smoker for approximately 60 minutes.
  3. When Tri-Tip Roast is done smoking, carefully remove from the smoker and finish on a grill that has been prepared to medium-high heat or in a 350°F oven until Tri-Tip reaches 145°F internal temperature, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. This will add additional color and flavor to the Tri-Tip.
  4. Remove Tri-Tip from grill or oven and wrap in foil. Let rest for 15 minutes, this will continue the cooking process for another 5 degrees, making the cut extremely tender as the juices slowly redistribute into the meat.
  5. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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Oven

  1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place in roasting pan with a rack, cover loosely with foil.
  3. Roast for 40 minutes, remove foil and roast another 10 minutes to allow browning bringing the internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer to 145°F.
  4. Remove from oven, place on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow the Tri-Tip Roast to rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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Slow Cooker

  1. Coat the inside of slow cooker pot with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Coat the inside of skillet with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place in heated skillet, about 5 minutes per side allowing the Tri-Tip Roast to brown. During the last 5 minutes of browning, add a cup of diced onion.
  4. Transfer Tri-Tip Roast to slow cooker, leaving onion in the skillet. Add water or broth to cover onion. Add two cloves minced garlic, cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over Tri-Tip Roast.
  5. Cook on high until Tri-Tip Roast is cooked through and tender, about 4 hours depending upon size of the Tri-Tip Roast and until Tri-Tip reaches 145°F internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer.
  6. Remove from slow cooker, place on cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow the Tri-Tip Roast to rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.  Serve with juices from the slow cooker, if desired.
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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.

 

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Sous Vide

  1. For Medium Rare doneness, heat a Sous Vide bath to between 126°F – 135°F.
  2. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package and place meat and juices into a Sous Vide approved vacuum pouch.
  3. Place Sous Vide pouch into the heated Sous Vide water bath making sure there are no holes in the packaging.
  4. Cover to prevent evaporation and monitor the water level to ensure the Tri-Tip Roast is submerged.
  5. Heat in Sous Vide water bath for 1 hour per pound.
  6. Remove package from bath and remove Tri-Tip Roast from packaging, keeping the juices.
  7. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet on high until very hot. Sear Tri-Tip Roast for 1 – 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer. Adjust cooking times as necessary.
  9. Remove Tri-Tip Roast from grill or skillet, place on cutting board and slice against the grain for maximum tenderness. If preferred, drizzle the juices over the slices.
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Air Fryer

  1. Remove Bill Bailey’s Tri-Tip Roast from package.
  2. Set the Tri-Tip Roast into the air fryer basket.
  3. To cook Tri-Tip Roast to rare doneness, set the temperature to 400°F and the time to 15 minutes. Flip the Tri-Tip Roast and cook for another 15 minutes, then check the internal temperature of the meat using a food thermometer to ensure the minimum internal temperature of 145°F has been reached. Adjust cooking times as necessary.
  4. Remove from the air fryer basket, place on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and allow the Tri-Tip Roast to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.

NOTE:  Approximate time for medium doneness is 40 minutes and medium well is 45 minutes.  Air fryer times differ by manufacturer and wattage.

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Safety First!

  • Before you begin any food preparation always wash hands with soap and water.
  • Do not rinse raw meat.
  • Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw meats.
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