Tri-Tip - Sous Vide Method

Ingredients

NameQuantityConfiguration
Tri-Tip3 lbs2 inches thick
Montreal seasoningTo taste-

Sous Vide Times

DonenessWater TempTime
Rare125F45 mins - 2.5 hrs
Med Rare*132F45 mins - 4 hrs
Medium140F45 mins - 4 hrs
Med Well145F45 mins - 3.5 hrs
WellNo.Don't even think about it.

* Recommended for best texture

Yield: ~ 3lbs tri-tip

Method

  1. Generously season tri-tip, including fat cap.
  2. Seal tri-tip in bag and drop into sous vide.
  3. To serve, preheat a cast iron skillet with oil until smoking.
  4. Dry off tri-tip with paper towels and sear 15-30 secs per side, then flip and repeat over and over until well browned.
  5. Meat does not need to rest before serving.

Notes

  • Baste with butter for more flavor.
  • To serve after cooling, reheat remaining pan juices to sizzling and pour over tri-tip.