The Best Tri Tip Marinade
Unlock bold, savory flavors with this easy, flavorful tri tip marinade. Combining soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, it tenderizes and infuses the meat for a juicy, mouthwatering steak every time. Perfect for grilling or roasting!
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme until well blended.
- Marinate tri tip: Place the tri tip roast in the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare to cook: Remove the tri tip from marinade and pat dry before grilling, roasting, or smoking as desired.
- Cook and serve: Cook tri tip to your preferred doneness, slice against the grain, and serve.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Reserve some marinade to baste during cooking if desired (boil it first to ensure safety).
- Works well on other beef cuts and even pork.