What is tri-tip?

Tri-tip

A triangle-shaped roast from the bottom of the sirloin, a California barbecue favorite.

What it tastes like

Lean but juicy and beefy, with a texture somewhere between steak and roast. Best sliced thin.

Where you’ll see it

Santa Maria barbecue, California grills, barbecue joints and sliced steak sandwiches.

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