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The tenderness of the meat packed with the amazing charcoal flavors and simple spice mix makes this the ultimate feast. And to top it all off, the homemade whiskey peppercorn sauce adds another layer of savoriness that will make you lick the plate clean. If you are not familiar with this cut, this steak is found at the bottom sirloin area of a cow. It’s appearance is similar to that of a ribeye with the beautiful marbling, and if grilled properly, this cut is the most tender and flavorsome of all steaks. Let me show you how to make this simple Tri Tip in Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce.
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Step 1: How to prep a Tri Tip steak
This cut of beef is very flavorful. It would be a shame to cover it in marinade or overpowering spices. A simple coat of steak seasoning is all you need to enhance and improve this steak. I mixed by own rub for this recipe which included salt, coarse black pepper, onion and garlic powder, minced onion and mustard powder.
Start with coating the tri tip with a little bit of olive oil as the binder for the spices. You risk a lot of the spices falling off or burning without the binder. Then apply a layer of seasoning making sure to cover the entire piece of meat.
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Step 2: How to grill the perfect tri tip steak.
Start off by heating up the grill to 250 degrees and set in up for dual zone heat. This means there should be an indirect cooking set up as well as direct for the final sear.
First place the tri tip on the indirect side for approximately 1 hour or until it reaches 120 internal.
Then, increase the temperature of the grill to high heat at 500 degrees and sear the steak 2 minutes per side.
Finally, set aside the grilled trip tip steak to rest for 10 minutes. It’s very important to rest any protein after a cook. This process helps redistribute all those wonderful juices that will create a beautifully tender slice of meat.
Step 3: How to make the perfect Whiskey Peppercorn sauce.
This whiskey peppercorn sauce is the perfect coating for any grilled steak! It’s rich savory flavors perfectly balance with the charcoal flavors of the beef.
In a saucepan, add heavy cream, grinned peppercorns, whiskey, beef stock and butter. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Before serving, sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley over the grilled tri tip in whiskey peppercorn sauce and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Type of steak depends on what you are trying to grill up. For hot and fast look for cuts with good marbling like a ribeye or NY strip. If you are cooking a roast or stew, look for cuts that are cheaper and meatier like a chuck roast.
The internal temperature all depends on how you want or prefer your steak cooked. For a medium rare, remove it at between 120-125 degrees. If you are going for a medium cooked steak, anywhere between 135-140 degrees. Anything over will be well done. Remember to always rest the meat for 10 minutes before slicing.
All my recipes can be replicated in the oven, stove top or gas grill. You do not need a big green egg or weber grill to replicate any of my recipes.
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Tri Tip in Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients
Steak Ingredients
- 3 lbs Tri Tip
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Coarse pepper
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp Mustard powder
- 1/2 tbsp Minced onion
Whiskey Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Beef broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Whiskey
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Peppercorn
Instructions
Perfect Medium Rare Steak Instructions
- Start with coating the tri tip with olive oil as the binder.
- Mix together salt, coarse black pepper, onion and garlic powder, minced onion and mustard powder. Apply all over the steak. Pat in to help stick to the meat.
- Start off by heating up the grill to 250 degrees and set in up for dual zone heat.
- First place the tri tip on the indirect side for approximately 1 hour or until it reaches 120 internal.
- Increase the temperature of the grill to high heat at 500 degrees and sear the steak 2 minutes per side.
Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce Instructions
- In a saucepan, add heavy cream, grinned peppercorns, whiskey, beef stock and butter. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens to your liking.
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