Where To Slice A Tri-Tip Steak For Juicy, Fall-Apart Texture - Chowhound

Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock One taste of tri-tip — the treasured cut that gained fame in the mid-20th century thanks to a Santa Maria, California, butcher who repurposed meat meant for hamburgers (according to local lore) — and it's easy to see why this flavorful yet affordable steak caught on outside of SoCal. Thanks to its intricate marbling (the fat nestled in between the muscle), the cut is incredibly beefy…