How to Cook Tri Tip in a Pressure Cooker
You ever heard of tri tip? It’s that big ol’ piece of meat that don’t look like much but, when cooked right, can be tender as all get out. Now, you don’t always gotta go firing up the grill, waitin’ on a good sunny day. Nope, you can cook that tri tip right in your pressure cooker, and it’ll be just as good, maybe even better, if you ask me. Let me tell ya how to do it. It’s real easy, and you ain’t gotta be no fancy chef to pull it off.
Ingredients
- 1 Tri-tip roast (usually about 2-3 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, if ya like it spicy)
- 1 sprig of rosemary (or you can use dried, if you got it)
- 1 cup of beef broth (or water, whatever you got on hand)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer)
Step 1: Season Your Meat
Now, first thing you gotta do is season that tri tip. Ain’t no need to be shy, get that meat nice and covered. Take yourself a little bowl, put in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and them red pepper flakes if you’re feelin’ spicy. Then just sprinkle it all over the tri tip. Don’t be stingy, you want that flavor to seep right in. If you got fresh rosemary, chop it up and sprinkle it too. If you ain’t got fresh, just use the dried stuff. Ain’t no big deal.
Step 2: Sear the Meat
Next thing, get yourself a good ol’ pressure cooker. Turn it on, set it to sauté, and pour in a little bit of oil. You just need enough to coat the bottom. Let that oil get hot, then toss in your tri tip. Let it sear on each side for about 4-5 minutes. Don’t rush it, let that meat get a nice brown crust. It’s gonna lock in all them juices. This is important ‘cause it gives that tri tip a good flavor before we cook it under pressure.
Step 3: Add the Liquid
Once your meat’s nice and browned, it’s time to add some liquid. Now, you don’t need much, just enough to create some steam. Pour in about 1 cup of beef broth (or water if that’s what you’ve got). This helps keep the meat moist while it cooks and gives it a little extra flavor. Some folks even use a bit of marinade if they’ve got some left over from a previous cookin’.
Step 4: Pressure Cook
Now comes the easy part. Just pop the lid on your pressure cooker, lock it up tight, and set it to cook on high pressure for about 15 to 20 minutes. If you like your meat a little more on the rare side, go for the 15 minutes. But if you want it well-done, you might want to stretch it to 20 minutes. After the time’s up, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes. Don’t rush it, or that meat won’t be as tender as it should be.
Step 5: Let It Rest and Slice
Once the pressure’s all gone, carefully open up that lid and take a look. Your tri tip should be lookin’ all juicy and tender, just waiting to be sliced. Now, don’t go cutting it right away, give it a few minutes to rest so all the juices stay inside. After it’s rested, slice it thin against the grain. That’s how you get the tenderest slices of meat. Trust me, you want to do this step right.
Optional: Make a Gravy
If you want to make it even better, take the juice left in the pot and turn it into gravy. Just set the cooker to sauté again and let that liquid simmer down for a few minutes. If you want it thicker, mix up a little cornstarch with water and stir it in. It’ll make a nice, rich gravy to pour over your tri tip. Can’t hurt none to add a little extra flavor!
Serving Suggestions
There you go, it ain’t too hard, is it? Just a few simple steps and you got yourself a meal that’s tender and full of flavor. I tell ya, the pressure cooker is a godsend when it comes to making meals like this. Makes everything easier, and it cooks faster too! So, next time you got a tri tip roast sittin’ in the fridge, don’t be afraid to throw it in the pressure cooker. You won’t be sorry!
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