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    Home » Recipes » Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

    Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

    Published: Mar 11, 2013 · Modified: Aug 14, 2021 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip roast is perfect on the BBQ. It needs at least 12 hours and up to 3 days of marinating time for maximum flavor.

    Balsamic Marinated Tri-tip roast resting

    Behind the Scenes for Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

    What is Tri-Tip?

    There was a time when tri-tip was an unknown cut of meat. You couldn't find it anywhere. Now, it's much more common and can be found in most, but not all parts of the country. If you can't find tri-tip where you live, you could substitute a London broil or flank steak. If you have to use flank steak, I wouldn't marinate it for more than overnight. And of course, the cooking time will need to be adjusted. For the London broil and the tri-tip, both can be marinated for up to 3 days, but be sure to give it at least 12 hours so the flavors can penetrate deep into the meat.

    How to best cook meat

    When cooking meat, it's best to bring the meat to room temperature before cooking it. This means taking it out of the refrigerator at least an hour before cooking ensuring the center and outside cook at the same time.

    Trust me, you don't want a burnt outside and raw inside.

    Also, remember to give the meat at least a 5 minutes rest before slicing; allowing the juices to reabsorb into the meat. To get maximum tenderness, slice against the grain.

    This recipe makes enough for 4 people plus some delicious leftovers.

    Complete this meal with a side of:

    Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes or Low-Fat Spicy Mexican Style 3-Bean Salad

    Balsamic Marinated Tri-tip roast resting

    Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

    LindySez
    This Balsamic Marinated Tri-Tip roast recipe is so delicious on the  BBQ. Great for summer cookouts when you want something other than a burger or steak.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Additional Time 1 d 12 hrs
    Total Time 1 d 12 hrs 25 mins
    Course Beef
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tri-tip roast about 2 pounds
    • ⅔ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 6 large cloves garlic crushed
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger for this dish I like the flavor of dried ginger, if you prefer, you could use fresh, about 1 tablespoon grated
    • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the soy sauce, balsamic, olive oil, garlic and ginger in a large zip-top bag. Add the meat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, up to 3 days.
    • Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Press ground pepper into the meat on both sides. Let sit 60 minutes.
    • Prepare the grill to medium-high. Place the meat on the grill rack that has been lightly coated with olive oil; grill, turning frequently and basting with the marinade until cooked to your desired degree of doneness; about 15 to 20 minutes for medium-rare. Remove the meat from the grill and allow it to sit for 5 - 7 minutes; cut into thin slices against the grain.
    Keyword BBQ, meat, summer cooking, tri tip
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. David

      February 04, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Thanks for sharing!
      I added 1tp of red pepper flakes and celery seed.
      Smoked it with some cherry wood before grilling on lump coal.

      Reply
      • LindySez

        February 04, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        Love the idea of smoked cherry wood!

        Reply
      • Tonya Armour-Markloff

        October 07, 2019 at 6:18 pm

        I am going to make this tonight & put it on the smoker tomorrow. I was wondering from the people who have already made it, how did yours come out? Not sure how long to smoke it, so we shall see.

        Reply
        • LindySez

          October 08, 2019 at 10:24 am

          How did this turn out? I'm not sure about the added smoke flavor - it could be great or not so much - so I would really love to hear your results. Let me know! Cheers

          Reply
    2. Kate

      December 31, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thanks so much for all of your wonderful recipes. Can I make this Tri-Tip in the oven or I will destroy it?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • LindySez

        December 31, 2017 at 10:24 am

        Hi Kate, I think that if you made this not using the grill, I would use my broiler rather than bake in the oven. Part of the deliciousness is having the char, and baking it wouldn't do that. So try it about 6 inches from your heat source on a broiler pan, cook and turn until nicely charred. It might take less time as the heat is higher in the oven, so use a meat thermometer to get it to the doneness you desire. Remember, it will continue to cook (usually around 5 degrees more) as it rests, so plan on that. Enjoy ~ Lindy

        Reply
    3. Renee Magee

      January 04, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      why reserve the marinade?

      Reply
      • LindySez

        January 05, 2020 at 9:41 am

        You use it to baste the meat as it cooks. Unlike chicken or poultry, meat marinades are generally safe to use as a basting liquid. I generally stop and turn the meat at least one additional time before removing it from the heat to make sure the marinade has been cooked.

        Reply
    4. Dave Hutcheson

      October 15, 2021 at 11:58 am

      This is a great reicpe. On a weber grill I cook indirectly to an internal temp of 135 and then sear over hot coals for 5 - 6 minutes turning once. Let stand about 15 minutes and cut across the grain.

      Reply
      • LindySez

        October 16, 2021 at 9:16 am

        So glad you enjoyed the recipe Dave. Cheers ~ Lindy

        Reply
    5. Remy

      November 09, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      Can i put tri tip in a crook pot for sandwiches?
      Is it going to need seasoning??

      Reply
      • LindySez

        November 10, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        While I personally like my tri-tip on the BBQ, you can put a tri-tip in a slow cooker but as it is a very lean piece of meat, it should not be taken above 165ºF internal temperature. I would season it with salt and pepper, at minimum, and sear it to be nice and brown before cooking it. Add some liquid, beef broth would work well, along with any other aromatics you choose and cook, on low, for about 6 hours should do it. There are recipes out there for crock-pot tri tip. Good Luck and Good Cooking! Cheers ~ Lindy

        Reply

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