Reverse Sear Tri Tip

Reverse Sear Tri Tip

from runningtothekitchen.com
42 min

This popular cut of beef is great for grilling, smoking or baking in the oven just make sure to lock in the flavor with this simple reverse sear method.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound tri tip roast or steak (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt is best)
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted grass-fed butter
  • 3 large cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F.

  2. 2

    Place tri tip on a rack atop a large baking sheet. Season generously with salt.

  3. 3

    Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook the tri tip until the internal temperature is 10-15°F below your desired doneness. *See notes section. You will need a reliable digital instant read thermometer for best results.

  4. 4

    Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot/almost smoking.

  5. 5

    Add the butter or ghee and swirl it around the pan.

  6. 6

    Place the smashed garlic, rosemary sprigs and tri tip into the pan.

  7. 7

    Sear the steak for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom. Tilt the skillet while it cooks and spoon the butter, garlic and rosemary over top of the tri tip.

  8. 8

    Flip the steak over and sear on the other side for another 1-2 minutes continuing to spoon the butter mixture over top.

  9. 9

    Remove the tri tip from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for at least 5 minutes, preferably 10.

  10. 10

    Slice thinly against the grain on the bias and serve as desired.

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