Salt-Crusted Tri-Tip

• 0.5 lb tri-tip roast
• 0.75 tbsp coarse salt (Kosher or flake)

Instructions

1. 1

   Coat the tri-tip in salt 1 hour ahead. Leave it out.

2. 2

   Oven to 425F. Sear the roast in a cast iron 3 minutes per side, including the fat cap.

3. 3

   Transfer to oven. Drop heat to 325F. Roast until internal hits 128F for medium rare, about 25-30 minutes.

4. 4

   Rest 15 minutes, tented in foil. This step is non-negotiable.

5. 5

   Identify the grain. Slice thin against it. The grain changes direction halfway through the roast.