Whiskey Tri-Tip Roast

Whiskey Tri-Tip Roast

Here is an easy marinade that yields a delicious roast, for the oven or the grill. This recipe was adapted from Sandra Lee's original recipe where she called for apple cider in the marinade. Apple cider VINEGAR was used instead and it turned out wonderful.

 

Recipe adapted from Sandra Lee

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 1/2 lbs tri-tip steak
  • 2 TBS steak seasoning
  • 1 cup whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniel's)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

 

  1. Rinse and pat dry:
    • 2 1/2 lbs tri-tip steak
  2. Coat tri-tip with:
    • 2 TBS steak seasoning
  3. Put tri-tip in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in:
    • 1 cup whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniel's)
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  4. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  5. Remove steak from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, approximately 20 to 30 mins.
  6. Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  7. For the Oven, preheat the oven to 450º F.
  8. Place the tri-tip, fat-side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  9. Roast for 30 mins. and begin checking the internal temperature on a meat thermometer: for medium-rare, 135º-140º F and 140º-145º F for medium.
  10. Skip to step 14.
  11. For Grill: Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat.
  12. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  13. Place steak on the hot oiled grill and cook 30 to 35 mins. per side or until the temperature reaches for medium-rare, 135º to 140º F or for medium 145º to 150º F on a meat thermometer.
  14. Transfer steak to a platter and let rest 5- 10 mins.
  15. Slice thinly across the grain and serve hot or warm.

 

Family Spice Recipe for Whiskey Tri-Tip

 

Prep Time: 5 min, up to 3 1/2 hours marinate time

Cook Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6

Serving Size: approx. 7 oz

Serving Suggestions: Love Tri-Tip?Also Try Tri-Tip Roast with Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Pepper Relish. Read about this recipe in the Family Spice Blog!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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