[Brian HCM#1]

What are some good dry rubs for beef? I found some interesting ones on the internet this morning so I may try one. BBQ'n up a Tri-Tip tonight

 

[SkaredShtles]

Got a really nice rub from Cost Plus. Called "Argentine Steak Rub" - it was good on a couple tri-tip steaks we grilled last week.

 

[trailblazer]

club house...Montreal steak spice is real good.
a nice base.

 

[narlus]

i usually never use a spice rub for beef unless it's something like a flank steak or the like; if i'm shelling out $$$ for a ribeye or sirloin, i want to taste the meat.

but i do it all the time w/ pork. made one last night w/ the following spices:

ground sea salt
ground black pepper
onion powder
dry mustard
allspice
cumin
coriander
mace
ancho chile powder

it was awesome.

 

[Nobody]

This version of Montreal is pretty good...

2 teaspoons california garlic powder (probably any garlic powder, not garlic salt, will do)
4 teaspoons coarsely ground coriander seeds
2 tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
4 teaspoons dill weed
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper)
4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (coarse)

 

[SkaredShtles]

i usually never use a spice rub for beef unless it's something like a flank steak or the like; if i'm shelling out $$$ for a ribeye or sirloin, i want to taste the meat.

Tri-tip really isn't in the same league with ribeye and sirloin. It has some great flavor but is quite a bit less tender - especially in the steak format.

 

[Nobody]

cook tritip slower and let the connective tissues release - most people cook it too fast and too hot.

 

[SkaredShtles]

cook tritip slower and let the connective tissues release - most people cook it too fast and too hot.

I actually like it cooked like more tender steaks - but I don't mind a little work in the chewing department. It's a really good cut for Gorgonzola cream sauce, too.

 

[narlus]

is tri-tip a new word for flank steak?

 

[SkaredShtles]

is tri-tip a new word for flank steak?

http://bbq.about.com/cs/beef/a/aa071401a.htm

Everything you ever wanted to know about tri-tip.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

From what I know they are more of a California thing. I just whipped up my own rub, came out good. Added a tablespoon of brown sugar also, with a touch of cayenne pepper

 

[narlus]

http://bbq.about.com/cs/beef/a/aa071401a.htm

Everything you ever wanted to know about tri-tip.

seems like they are different. i've heard you western monkeys talking about the 'tip, but i've never seen it in a store around me.

 

[SkaredShtles]

seems like they are different. i've heard you western monkeys talking about the 'tip, but i've never seen it in a store around me.

I never saw it when I was growing up, but it does seem to be pretty popular 'round here. Maybe ask your butcher to get you one?

 

[Nobody]

There's only mebbe two butcher's in Toronto that know and will cut tritip.

Luckily, I know both of them.

Still, it's a little bit pricy that way. I remember buying 4 at a time from Costco...

...ah, the long-ago-days...