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Grilled Tri Tip with Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce is made for summer cookouts and hanging out with friends. This tender and soft meat is layered with a spicy, sweet sauce that you and your guests will love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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5 from 11 votes

Grilled Tri Tip with Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Grilled Tri Tip with Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce is a yummy cut of meat covered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Soft, juicy and absolutely perfect. Enjoy!
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 day 40 minutes
Course: BBQ
Cuisine: Mexican American
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 535kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix all the spice rub ingredients together.
  • Add spice rub to the meat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or 6 hours minimum.
  • For the Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
  • Add whiskey, garlic, and onion to a large skillet.
  • Simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until onion is cooked and translucent.
  • Add black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and chipotle powder.
  • Bring everything to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • For a smoother consistency, strain the sauce.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the grill to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the meat on the grill.
  • Apply the first layer of BBQ sauce.
  • Close lid and cook for 10-20 minutes.
  • (For smaller tri tips, 10 minutes)
  • (For larger tri tips, 20 minutes)
  • Turn and apply another layer of BBQ sauce.
  • Close lid and again cook for 10-20 minutes.
  • Tri tip is ready when 145 degrees F for medium rare, 160 F for medium, and 175 F well done.
  • Cover with foil paper for a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Make the sauce ahead of time, and take it out when the ribs are ready to hit the grill. 
You can also buy the tamarind paste instead of making it.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 3977mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 2608IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 6mg