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Tri Tip (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Tri Tip (tri-tip) is A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain. It sits on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).Often compared to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

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What is Tri Tip?
Tri Tip (tri-tip) is A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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Where does Tri Tip come from on the cow?
Tri Tip sits on the sirloin primal at Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank.

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What primal is Tri Tip?
Tri Tip is part of the sirloin primal.

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Is Tri Tip the same as Top Sirloin?
No—tri-tip differs from top sirloin; compare the two hub pages.

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How is Tri Tip different from Sirloin Flap?
Different muscle and primal: Tri Tip is sirloin; Sirloin Flap follows its own canonical spec.

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What is tri-tip called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Tri Tip.

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Is Tri Tip tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ.…

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