Grilled Tri-Tip Roast With Tequila Marinade

Submitted by gen-na

"3-4 lb. tri-tip roast"

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄8 cup tequila
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

directions

1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
2. Using small knife,pierce meat all over.
3. Place meat in large plastic resealable bag;add marinade, seal bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
4. Remove meat from marinade ,discard marinade. Grill meat 10 minutes per side direct heat then 15-20 minutes indirect heat(total cooking time about 40 minutes)under closed lid. Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for about 125 degrees;after tenting with foil temperature should rise. Cut thin slices diagonally across the grain.