Cardiff Crack Recipe
Do you love juicy steak? Then try this Cardiff Crack Recipe. It is a marinated tri-tip steak that tastes so good.
Ingredients
- 2 –3 pounds tri-tip steak
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Make the marinade
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, sugar, oil, and vinegar. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well.
Marinate the tri-tip
- Put tri-tip in a bag or dish. Pour marinade on it. Seal or cover. Keep in fridge 4–6 hours. For best flavor, marinate overnight.
Preheat the grill or smoker
- Heat grill to medium-high. If smoking, preheat to 225°F.
Cook the tri-tip
- Place steak on grill. Cook each side 5–7 minutes. If smoking, cook until meat is 135°F for medium-rare.
Rest the meat
- Take meat off heat. Let it rest 10 minutes. This keeps it juicy.
Slice and serve
- Cut steak thin against the grain. Serve hot with sides.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for rich taste.
- Use thermometer for perfect cooking.
- Slice thin for tender bites.
- Let steak rest before cutting.
- Add chili flakes for spicy flavor.