Tri tip alternative

[357mag]

I can't find tritip in my grocery store meat dept. What can I substitute for it, what is an equivalent cut of meat?

 

[Jeff Wright]

It is basically just off the sirloin, and has more fat. You could go for a top sirloin roast, but look for a lot of marbling.

 

[Bigtank]

I would say top sirloin sometimes called Top of Iowa

 

[chef jimmyj]

Sirloin Cap, Picanha, Coulotte, Top Sirloin, Top Butt, as they sound, the top of the sirloin. Tri-tip is the Bottom of the sirloin primal. Since tho top portion of the sirloin is less active it is more tender than theTri-tip. More expense but frequently on sale is a Boneless Strip Loin. On the Bone this is the larger muscle of T-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks...JJ

 

[schlotz]

The IMPS # for Tri-Tip is 185C. Have you talked to your meat dept manager and asked if he would order for you?
(Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - from the USDA)