Sous Vide Tri-tip

[noboundaries]

Nice! How many lbs.? Seems like locally Tri Tips are small.

It was like 3.8 lbs before trimming, but this one required very little trim. The one I stuck in the freezer was also just under 4 lbs but had a lot of hard fat on it that I trimmed off.

 

[noboundaries]

Nailed it @noboundaries !

Thanks, LoydB!

Hell yes!

Thanks, MrWhipple!

 

[sandyut]

I need to kick my own butt for resisting sous vide for so long. This Select grade tri tip is incredibly tender and juicy. Thanks for the inspiration, LoydB!
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Nailed it! You are exactly right. SV can tenderize so good

 

[dr k]

It was like 3.8 lbs before trimming, but this one required very little trim. The one I stuck in the freezer was also just under 4 lbs but had a lot of hard fat on it that I trimmed off.

I don't know why 2lb max Tri tip is largest I can get probably $10/lb. I like these different steak cuts to change it up like the Sirloin cap/Picanha/Coulotte.

 

[sandyut]

I don't know why 2lb max Tri tip is largest I can get probably $10/lb. I like these different steak cuts to change it up like the Sirloin cap/Picanha/Coulotte.

Hey Kurt, TT vary a LOT regionally. Many guys cant ever find them where they live. Pretty sure the price varies a lot too.

 

[sandyut]

In Colorado, Kroger and Costco have them almost always, I think east coasters rarely see them. If I couldnt get them at a local store, I would work up an online order through one of the many premium meat sellers. Could also ask the local butcher if they can get some - but that could be the most pricey.

 

[dr k]

Hey Kurt, TT vary a LOT regionally. Many guys cant ever find them where they live. Pretty sure the price varies a lot too.

Yes, they have been at Costco marinated that I'm not a member of but butchers are carrying them for 10 years now in central IL. I wish I could have found the western prices at about $4.00/lb before the pandemic but has been steady at $10. I'll just have to bite the bullet and get some.

 

[bigfurmn]

Around here in MN Hyvee wants like $10.99/lb the "local" butcher (Greg's in Hampton) I've gotten them as low as $6.99/lb. Usually $8.99/lb. Costco Business was about $7.99/lb but you got like five roasts/steaks.

 

[Fueling Around]

Stayed out of these TT threads as they are rare as hen's teeth up north and beastly expensive as well. Down in Florida the regular grocers are proud of the pricing, too.

Last year I found them at Orlando Costco Business Center for $4/# Problem is the bag is usually 4 of them or around 15# and I had limited freezer space. Purchased a chest freezer to resolve the storage problem.
Took 2 of them to the South Florida gathering as I knew a certain TT expert was planning to be there. When I messaged him where and how much the hook was set.
Thanks Brian @bmudd14474 for the preparation education as well as the smoking. Thanks to @Discus39 for furnishing the smoker space. Next gathering will do a TT on Friday when there is less food to choose from on the table.

Outstanding @LoydB and @noboundaries

 

[fxsales1959]

Hardcore Carnivore rub, 5.5 hours at 134F, pan sear with butter.

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bought an @Inkbirdbbq SV and only used it once, as the whole time thing kinda freaked me out. I till have one TT in the freezer. might be time for another round . that is inspirational.

 

[sawhorseray]

I'VE BEEN DOING TRITIP ON MY KETTLES FOR JUST SHORT OF 50 YEARS, USUALLY PAY $3.99LB ON SALE THESE DAYS, SOMETIMES A BUCK MORE. AFTER SEEING THIS THREAD I DID A TRITIP IN THE SOUS VIDE POT SET AT 131º FOR 30 HOURS YESTERDAY. WHOLE NEW BALLGAME, TENDER AS FILLET MIGNON, GREAT BEEF FLAVOR. GIVE THAT EXTRA TIME IT COMES OUT LIKE POOR MAN'S PRIME RIB, I'LL BE DOING THIS AGAIN. RAY

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Hardcore Carnivore rub, 5.5 hours at 134F, pan sear with butter.

I did this yesterday only at 131. Wow was that good. Tri-Tip and sous vide are a great combo. Ate some cold today and thats a treat. Making open face sandwich with gravy tonight. Think just kind of course chop meat and put into hot gravy and onto the bun as soon as meat hits the gravy.

 

[banderson7474]

Hardcore Carnivore rub, 5.5 hours at 134F, pan sear with butter.

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Man you make me want to bust mine out this weekend!!!!!

 

[banderson7474]

Stayed out of these TT threads as they are rare as hen's teeth up north and beastly expensive as well. Down in Florida the regular grocers are proud of the pricing, too.

Last year I found them at Orlando Costco Business Center for $4/# Problem is the bag is usually 4 of them or around 15# and I had limited freezer space. Purchased a chest freezer to resolve the storage problem.
Took 2 of them to the South Florida gathering as I knew a certain TT expert was planning to be there. When I messaged him where and how much the hook was set.
Thanks Brian @bmudd14474 for the preparation education as well as the smoking. Thanks to @Discus39 for furnishing the smoker space. Next gathering will do a TT on Friday when there is less food to choose from on the table.

Outstanding @LoydB and @noboundaries

I can only find them in the commissary on Army posts. Strange how they are so hard to find in grocery marts

 

[Fueling Around]

I can only find them in the commissary on Army posts. Strange how they are so hard to find in grocery marts

Oh you find TT in many stores, but you're looking in the wrong rack. Try the ground meat.
OK seriously
I haven't checked on TT (or any meat) as we're getting ready to migrate north for the summer.
I got my last pack of TT in November 2025 for $5 per if I remember correctly.

 

[sandyut]

I can only find them in the commissary on Army posts. Strange how they are so hard to find in grocery marts

From all I have read here on SMF, TT's are very regionally available. Seems like out west they are easy to find but east no so much. In Colorado I can pick one up almost anywhere.