The Tri-Tip roast is notorious for having two distinct grain directions that intersect. Calculate the optimal split point and slicing angles to ensure maximum tenderness.

Master Rule: Failing to split a Tri-Tip and adjust your slicing angle halfway through will result in half the roast being unpleasantly chewy.

Configure Parameters

2.5 lbs
0.25 inches

Calculated Targets

Total Slices Yield
25 Slices
Estimated number of uniform slices across both lobes.
Long Lobe Length
6.0 inches
Short Lobe Length
4.0 inches
Angle Shift Required
40 degrees
A contextual tip that changes based on input values.

Slicing Adjustments by Roast Size

Roast Weight Long Lobe Length Short Lobe Length
1.5 lbs 4.3 inches 2.9 inches
2.5 lbs 5.2 inches 3.5 inches
3.5 lbs 6.1 inches 4.1 inches
4.0 lbs 6.6 inches 4.4 inches

Precision Master Protocol

  1. 1
    Step 1: Identify the "V" shape of the roast and note where the grain sharply changes direction.
  2. 2
    Step 2: After resting, cut the roast completely in two along that intersection line.
  3. 3
    Step 3: Take the longer, tapered lobe and slice perpendicular to its grain.
  4. 4
    Step 4: Take the shorter, wider lobe, rotate it roughly 45 degrees, and slice perpendicular to its grain.
  5. 5
    Step 5: Fan slices out to display the edge-to-edge pink interior.
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