tri-tip
Triangular beef cut
Tri-tip is a triangular cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, popular in California-style barbecue.
The cut is typically grilled or smoked whole, then sliced against the grain: We're having tri-tip for the cookout.
Also called a triangle roast or Santa Maria steak after the central California town where the preparation became famous.
Upper hindquarter beef cut
- bottom sirloinLower hindquarter beef section
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- steakThick beef slice
- butcherOne who sells cuts
marbling · grain · fat cap · untrimmed · peeled · USDA · prime · choice
1492 expedition flagship
- oakQuercus genus member
- red oakAcorn-bearing hardwood tree
- smoke ringToroidal puff of fumes
- low-and-slowGentle, prolonged heat
pitmaster · wood fire · bark · salsa · pit · offset · pellet
Burn the outside
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- flameBurning gas made visible
- grateFramework of metal bars
- direct heatFlame-to-food cooking method
indirect heat · chimney · tongs · thermometer · medium-rare · char · crust · flip
Enclosed cooking chamber
- reverse searCook gently, then brown
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- restingIn a state of stillness
- carvingShaping by cutting away
against the grain · medium-rare · caramelization · crust · broil · cast iron · roast · au jus
Apply friction manually
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- saltSodium chloride compound
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- paprikaGround dried pepper
cumin · oregano · cayenne · coffee rub · dry rub · marinade · olive oil · soy sauce
Cutting into portions
- against the grainContrary to natural tendency
- thin slicesNarrow, flat-cut pieces
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- tacosFilled folded tortillas
carne asada · fajitas · salad · chimichurri · horseradish · leftovers · meal prep · protein
sirloin
Upper hindquarter beef cut
- bottom sirloinLower hindquarter beef section
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- steakThick beef slice
butcher · marbling · grain · fat cap · untrimmed · peeled · USDA · prime · choice · select
Santa Maria
1492 expedition flagship
- oakQuercus genus member
- red oakAcorn-bearing hardwood tree
- smoke ringToroidal puff of fumes
low-and-slow · pitmaster · wood fire · bark · salsa · pit · offset · pellet
sear
Burn the outside
direct heat · indirect heat · chimney · tongs · thermometer · medium-rare · char · crust · flip · resting
oven
Enclosed cooking chamber
- reverse searCook gently, then brown
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- restingIn a state of stillness
carving · against the grain · medium-rare · caramelization · crust · broil · cast iron · roast · au jus
rub
Apply friction manually
paprika · cumin · oregano · cayenne · coffee rub · dry rub · marinade · olive oil · soy sauce · herbs
slicing
Cutting into portions
- against the grainContrary to natural tendency
- thin slicesNarrow, flat-cut pieces
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
tacos · carne asada · fajitas · salad · chimichurri · horseradish · leftovers · meal prep · protein · surf and turf
- Beefground beef, steak, roast beef, brisket, ribeye
- grillablessteak, burger, burgers, hot dog, hot dogs
- roastsroast beef, roast chicken, roast turkey, roast pork, roast lamb
- California cuisinesourdough, cioppino, Dungeness crab, California roll, avocado toast
- barbecuebrisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoker, smoke
- braised meatsbrisket, pot roast, chuck roast, lamb shank, lamb shanks
tri-tipbrisket
Lower chest of cattle
filet mignon · tenderloin · ground beef · beef shank · oxtail
tri-tipchicken breast
Fowl's pectoral meat
pork loin · tofu · fish fillet · lamb leg · turkey
tri-tipseitan
Flavored wheat gluten
tempeh · tofu · jackfruit · cauliflower steak · Beyond Burger
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