Real Deal Santa Maria Tri-Tip

If your tri-tip are not trimmed of excess fat, trim them down to 1/8 fat at most. I got mine at Costco and they were very nicely trimmed.

Mix the seasoning ingredients well in a small mixing bowl.

Season both sides of each tri-tip generously with the seasoning.

Put the roasts in a lipped pan, cover them loosely with plastic wrap, and let them sit at room temperature for about an hour before cooking.

Start your grill and prepare for two-zone cooking (indirect and direct) at medium-high heat (375-400ºF).

Cook the roasts indirect until the internal temperature in the thickest part of each is 127ºF.

Move the roasts over the coals and cook them direct for about two minutes on each side.

Remove the roasts from the grill, tent them loosely with foil, and let them rest for about ten minutes.

Slice the roasts across the grain to about 1/4″, and serve with your favorite sides.

Enjoy!