Tri-Tip... FINALLY!!!

After looking high and low for months, look at what my wife found at the local super market!



Was this a good price - $7.99/lb on sale for $6.99/lb?

That's about what they cost here at our Schnuck's grocery store. (when they carry them)

8 bucks a pound seems mighty high for that cut of meat.
Then again "C.A.B" moves the price up a bit as well.

a tad on the high side but you will love it. Remember to cook it a little more than you would a steak 145 is pretty good Scooter likes it a little more

Wow $7.99 on sale for $6.99 sounds real high. I paid $2.97 per pound on sale at Von's about three weeks ago. We must have little cows here in So Cal (LOL). However, if you enjoy the tip than it's all good.

A good price for TT in my NorCal area is anywhere from $3.50/lb to $5/lb. Under $3.50/lb would be a great price. Normal price is between $5/lb and $7/lb.
I agree with BP on finished temp. Anywhere in the 145-150 range is good and will produce a nicely pink TT just to the medium side of medium-rare.

A little high on the price, but I have a feeling you will think it was worth it. 145 is the perfect temp, also remember, rest is a tri tips friend! Let it sit for 15 before you slice against the grain. Look forward to seeing the results!

Glad you were able to find some out your way. I think you will love the flavor of Tri Tip, can't wait to hear your results!

Very cool Cliff! I can't remember exactly what I paid for the ones I found but I think they were just a little higher than that. Good stuff though.

I agree with most, that is pretty high...I want to say I can usually find them in the $3-$5 range..

The results are in... Everyone agreed they were some of the best steaks we'd ever gotten and very well worth the money.

Speaking of "worth the money" I can get a better deal. The meat packer, where I get my whole pork shoulders by the case, owns their own slaughtering house, so their meat is really fresh, high quality, and they will take custom orders. They'll cut Tri-tips for me for bottom sirloin rate ($4.99/lb) if I order a 60 lb case.

I love bottom sirloin and now that I've had Tri-tip I can say without a doubt it's the best of Bottom Sirloin. I sure can't have it shipped to me for that price. If buying a $300 case saves me $120, I think it's a wise investment.