Our 100% Fullblood Wagyu Tri Tip Roast hails from sirloin primal. It’s triangular in shape because it’s cut from a section where the sirloin meets the round and flank primal. Our friends, Paul and Andre paid homage to Japan by creating this lovely recipe using ingredients that create a mouth-watering and elegantly flavored Tri Tip.
Japanese-Inspired Tri Tip Recipe
Recipe and Photo by Paul and Andre Lambiase
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Dry Rub:
- 1-(0.52 oz.) Togarashi spice (Japanese 7 spice)
- 1 tbs. tangerine zest
- 1 tbs. coarse sea salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbs. garlic powder
- 1 tbs. chopped garlic
- 1 tbs. finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tbs. allspice
- 1 tsp. white pepper
Marinade:
- 1-(12 oz.) Japanese dark beer
- 1-(0.52 oz.) Togarashi spice (Japanese 7 space )
- 6 chopped garlic cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup tangerine juice
- 1 tbsp. chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp. tangerine zest
- 1 tbsp. star anise
- 1 tsp. allspice
Directions for Rub and Marinade:
- Mix dry rub ingredients in a gallon-size ziplock bag
- Coat tri-tip generously with dry rub on all sides
- Massage rub thoroughly onto tri-tip
- Let tri-tip rest for 4 hours
- Using the same rub ziplock bag, place the marinade in with the coated tri-tip
- Let tri-tip marinade for 24 hours in refrigerator
- Before grilling, let tri-tip come to room temperature for at least one hour before grilling
- Take tri-tip from marinade pat dry with paper towels
- Coat tri-tip with 2 tbsp. sesame oil
Directions for Grilling:
- When ready to grill, preheat grill to about 350-400 degrees
- Place tri-tip directly over flames on hot grill
- Close lid and watch for flare-ups
- Cook for approximately 10 min. per side (only flip once; can take up to 20-25 min. to cook 2 lb. tri-tip)
- Insert thermometer into thickest part of the meat (Rare: 120° /Medium rare: 130°/Medium: 140°)
- When cooked to your desire, transfer meat to cutting board - preferably one with deep well so you don’t lose the juices
- Tent the meat with foil and allow meat to rest for at least 5-10 minutes
- Uncover and cut in half, where the grain changes direction, then cut each piece against the grain into 1/2” slices.
- Enjoy with your favorite side dishes!