Tri Tip Roast

about the recipe

Tri-Tip Roast is the perfect meaty main when you need to serve a small crowd with minimal effort.  It takes just minutes to put together a simple seasoning blend that packs a lot of flavor without too many ingredients.  After that the oven does all the work!  I recommend seasoning the roast a day ahead of time - you will be richly rewarded for your advanced planning.

INGREDIENTS

– 2 ½ pounds tri tip roast – 1 tablespoon peppercorns – 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt – 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon mustard powder

– Crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, or place them on a cutting board and use a skillet to crush them. – Put the peppercorns in a small bowl and combine with the salt, paprika, and mustard powder.

– Spread the dry rub on the tri tip.  Wrap the roast tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 24 hours.

– Preheat your oven to 400°F.

– Place the roast in a roasting pan with a flat rack.

– Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 125°F.

– Rest for 10 to 20 minutes and then slice against the grain.