Grilled Bourbon Tri-Tip

Grilled Bourbon Tri-Tip

Yield: 8 Servings

4 to 6 pounds tri-tip

BOURBON MARINADE ===============

2 lg red onions

1/2 c fresh rosemary

1/2 c fresh mint leaves

1/2 c bourbon

1 T salt

3/4 c to 1 cup balsamic vinegar

2 c tomato juice

6 to 12 garlic cloves

1/2 c soy sauce

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a food

processor

fitted with the metal blade.

2. Place the tri-tip in a glass, ceramic, or plastic pan and pour the

marinade over it. let sit for 2 hours at room temperature or up to 3

days refrigerated.

3. To grill, have the coals hot and set them on each side of a

kettle-type barbecue. For a smokier flavor, add several handfuls of

soaked smoke chips to the hot coals. Place the meat on the grill and

cover with the lid. Grill for about 30 minutes or until a meat

thermometer inserted into the center reaches 120 degrees for rare or

130 degrees for medium.

Can prepare the marinade up to 7 days in advance and refrigerate. Can marinate for up to 3 days refrigerated.