Tri-Tip Marinade Recipes

posted by marleah 05-02-100 6:13 AM

Classic Tri Tip Marinade
recipe from Alfalfa's/ Wild Oats in Colorado

1 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup honey
1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup minced onion
1/8 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. cumin


In a saucepan, combine all ingredients marinade ingredients, and allow to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Baste meat with this marinade while grilling and use extra as a dipping sauce when serving.



Chunky Pineapple Tri-Tip Marinade

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, sliced very thin
2 cups crushed pineapple (about 1/2 a fresh pineapple or a 16 oz. can)
1/4 cup red pepper chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup white vinegar
pinch of ground cloves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
optional, fresh chopped cilantro


In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Saute onions 5-7 minutes, until translucent. Add pineapples and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients (except cilantro) and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Marinade meat in this for 2 hours or overnight. Remove meat. Reheat marinade. Pour marinade over grilled meat when serving.



Southwestern Tri Tip Marinade

2 cups red wine
1 can of beer ( can be non-alcoholic)
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
6-8 fresh limes, squeezed for the juice
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped


Mix all and marinade meat in this at least overnight and as long as up to 3 days. Works great for fajitas. Can use a little of the lime rind too if desired. For more heat add 2-3 seeded and chopped jalapenos.

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