Tri-Tip

About Tri-Tip

Tri-Tip is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · per lb

Tri-tip is a triangular roast from the bottom sirloin, popular in Santa Maria–style barbecue. Its grain runs in two different directions across the muscle, so it is usually seared or grilled whole, rested, and then sliced against the grain on each half separately for the most tender result. It has a robust, beefy flavor and works well with a simple dry rub and either a hot grill or a low-and-slow smoke finished with a hard sear.

A whole tri-tip typically weighs one and a half to two and a half pounds, enough to feed three or four people once sliced, which makes it a good size for a family dinner without the commitment of a full roast. Pair it with a dry rub of garlic, pepper and paprika for a Santa Maria–style result, or marinate it if you prefer a more tenderized finish.

Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.

Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.

Good to know

Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.

Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.

Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Tri-Tip? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.