Santa Maria Tri Tip

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Santa maria is a town in central california, north of santa barbara. grilled tri-tip is a local specialty. it's traditionally served with corn tortillas, recipe #185563 and recipe #185562.

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Steps

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Mix together the black pepper , garlic , onion , paprika , cayenne , rosemary , and salt and rub on the meat.

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Let stand at 1-4 hours.

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Prepare the barbecue grill , using water-soaked oak chips or mesquite chips on the charcoal to produce smoke.

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Drizzle the oil slowly into vinegar , whisking rapidly.

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Brush on the meat as soon as you put it on the grill.

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Grill the meat over direct heat , medium-high.

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Turn at least 3 times , basting every time.

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Grill 30-35 minutes , to 140 degrees f.

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Slice about 1 / 8 to 1 / 4" thick across the grain and serve with corn tortillas and salsa".

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Ingredients

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tri-tip roast, black pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary, salt, red wine vinegar, garlic-infused vegetable oil