Juicy Tri-Tip Roast with Garlic Butter Sauce
Looking for a rich, flavorful, and tender tri-tip roast? This recipe takes it to the next level with a garlic butter sauce that’s pure heaven. The perfect blend of seasonings gives the roast a deep, smoky crust, while the butter and garlic seep into every bite, creating melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or searing, this tri-tip is foolproof—juicy on the inside, perfectly seared on the outside, and packed with rich, buttery flavor. Serve it up with your favorite sides and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Juicy Tri-Tip Roast with Garlic Butter Sauce
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This tri-tip roast is seasoned with a simple yet bold spice rub,seared to perfection and finished with a rich, buttery garlic sauce that enhances its deep, smoky flavors. It is coated in a savory-sweet spice rub featuring a touch of cinnamon and Truvia brown sugar, creating a beautifully caramelized crust with deep, smoky flavors. Topped with a rich garlic butter sauce infused with Worcestershire and rosemary, this roast is next-level delicious!
Ingredients
For the Tri-Tip Rub:
- • 2-3 lb tri-tip roast
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 tbsp Turvia brown sugar
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Directions
Prepare the Roast
- Pat the tri-tip dry with paper towels.
Rub it all over with olive oil, ensuring the seasoning sticks.
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
Coat the roast evenly with the spice rub and let it sit for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor).
Sear for a Flavorful Crust
Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet to high heat.
Sear the tri-tip for 3-4 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.
Roast or Grill to Perfection
If using an oven: Preheat to 275°F (135°C). Place the seared tri-tip on on a wire rack over a baking sheet (for even cooking) or in the cast-iron skillet.
Roast uncovered for 10 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches: ◦ 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare ◦ 140°F (60°C) for medium
If grilling, move the tri-tip to indirect heat, cover, and cook until it reaches the desired temperature.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
While the meat is roasting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if using).
Simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
Baste with the Garlic Butter Sauce Before Finishing
5 minutes before the tri-tip is done, baste it with half of the garlic butter sauce.
Rest & Finish with More Butter
Once the roast reaches the desired temp, remove it from the oven and immediately pour over the remaining half of the garlic butter sauce. Cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes to lock in juices.
Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.