Tri tip...

I was originally planning on a practice brisket, but due to family illness/funerals, I was not able to get to my go to place. So Saturday, the only brisket I could find was a flat @ $4.99lb. So... I found a smallish tri tip to play with. Made a marinade of Balsamic and soy with some peppercorns to overnite it with. Coated it with some Oakridge Santa Maria seasoning (my first time, definitely not the last). My wife and kids don't like red, or much pink, so I was shooting for medium well on the ends, and medium for me in the center, but it came out well all over... OH well, it was tender and juicy, so it was still pretty good to me, and great to the family...



Rubbed and ready...







After the flip...







The 10 minute rest...







The juicy sliced goodness...







And the money shot. Beefy bean side, home garlic bread, and some local made jalepeno sausage for back up...