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Well, let me tell you ’bout cookin’ tri-tip in one of them fancy pressure cookers. You know, it’s real easy, just like pie. Now, tri-tip, it’s that cut of meat that comes from the bottom of the sirloin. Not everybody knows it, but it’s a good piece of beef, real tasty!
First thing you gotta do is get your tri-tip ready. Some folks like to rub it down with some spices. I got my own special mix, but you can use whatever you fancy. Just sprinkle it all over and let it sit for a bit. This helps the flavor soak in good, you see?
Now, let’s talk about that pressure cooker. It’s like magic, I tell ya! You put that seasoned tri-tip in there, and it cooks faster than you can blink. You wanna set it to high pressure. The rule of thumb is to cook it about 30 minutes per pound. So if you got a 3-pounder, that’s about an hour and a half. Just be sure to check it, you don’t want it to get all dry and tough.
While that meat is cookin’, you can prepare some sides. Ain’t no meal complete without a good side, right? Some mashed potatoes or green beans go real well with tri-tip. Just boil ’em or steam ’em, real simple.
After your timer goes off, let the pressure release. Now, some folks do a quick release, but I like to let it sit a spell and do a natural release. Just gives it time to relax, you know? Once it’s ready, take out that tri-tip and let it rest for a bit. Resting is important, it helps keep the juices in, so it don’t dry out when you cut it.
Now, while that’s resting, you can make yourself a nice gravy. Just use the drippings left in the pot, add a bit of flour or cornstarch to thicken it up, and stir it till it’s nice and smooth. Ain’t nothin’ like homemade gravy to go with your meat!
When it’s time to eat, slice that tri-tip against the grain. That’s real important, ‘cause if you cut with the grain, it’ll be tough as nails! You want it to be tender and easy to chew, just like grandma used to make.
So there you have it! A simple way to cook tri-tip in a pressure cooker. You’ll have a meal fit for a king, and it didn’t even take all day. Just remember, it’s all about the love you put into it and the time you give it to cook right!
Happy cookin’, y’all!
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