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Tri-Tip Sous Vide Beef 24 Hours

24 Hour Sous Vide Tri-Tip

Steven Pennington
The poor mans prime rib. Step by Step instructions with how to photos
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Sous Vide Cook 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 541 kcal

Suggested Equipment

Ingredients
  

SALT: Quick Salt Cure Using 3 Salts

  • 2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Black Hawaiian Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Himalayan Sea Salt

1 SALT: Quick Salt Cure Using 1 Salt

  • 6 tablespoon Kosher Salt

The BEEF

  • 1 large Tri-Tip Beef Roast At least 1 pound - 16oz - larger better

Instructions
 

Perform The Salt Cure

  • This step is very important. If you are new to sous vide cooking this tip will be helpful with all your future sous vide cooks. The whole point is to make the meat flavorful and not salty.
    TIP: When you add salt straight to the meat that will be sous vide cooked. Using a normal seasoning practice on the meat often ends up salty. This isn't due to the amount of salt, but due to the salt permeating the piece of meat.
    The FIX: Salt Cure Your Meat
  • Process: Take a small bowl and add all of the salt and mix well. Next, spread all of the salt all over the Tri-Tip Beef.
    Set a timer for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes rinse all of the salt off under running cold water. You only need to rinse the salt off. Do not soak or allow the water to get into the meat. Rinse the salt off quickly. 10 seconds.

Sous Vide Tri-Tip Step by Step

  • 1) Salt sure the Tri-Tip
  • 2) Rinse off the Tri-Tip quickly underwater
  • 3) Place the Tri-Tip into temperature-safe sous vide bag (I use ziplock freezer bags) Another option is using a food saver to seal the meat. (Product purchase listed above)
  • 4) Set up the sous vide machine water tub. Fill it up to the max level line due to the long cook time. Evaporation will occur. Depending on your sous vide water tub you might need to add some water in the middle of the cook. Just be aware that could be needed.
  • 5) Set the temperature to 132 degrees and turn on the sous vide machine. (You will know the machine is on when the water starts circulating.
  • 6) Sealing the Tri-Tip bag. To seal, lower the bag into the water. The water will force the air out if using a freezer bag. Once the top of the bag is lowered then seal, close the bag.
    A saver machine will remove the air for you.
  • After 8 hours in the sous vide lower the temperature down to 125 degrees for the remaining of the cooking time.
    Why? Think of it as a long rest time. The meat will be "cooked" at this point, but we want the meat to become even more tender. That is why you lower the temperature to 125 for the remaining hours. It's like a long rest on the meat.

Video

Notes

Quick LIST:
  1. Inspect the Tri-Tip
  2. Remove any silver skin
  3. Cutaway excess fat, but try to leave some for flavor
  4. Perform the quick salt cure (see notes in the article)
  5. Rinse off the salt (quickly)
  6. Place Tri-Tip in temperature safe bag, or food saver bag
  7. Remove the air from the bag (see above article)
  8. Place the Tri-Tip in the sous vide machine
  9. Secure the meat to the side of the water rub,  0pposite side away from the sous vide machine
  10. Set machine temperature to 132 degrees for the first 8 hours
  11. After 8 hours turn down the temperature to 125 for the additional 16 hours
  12. Once the timer is up you can serve. No need to allow the meat to rest.
Why the temperature is turned down to 125 degrees.
  • after 8 hours the meat is essentially cooked, but not as tender as it could be
  • the additional 16 hours, think of it as a long rest of the meat. The meat is relaxing and tenderizing
  • you can keep the temperature at 132 degrees the entire time if you like, the meat will still turn out great
Sauce Ideas:

Chimichurri Sauce

 

Ingredients:

  1. Fresh parsley – 1 cup, finely chopped
  2. Fresh oregano – 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons of dried oregano)
  3. Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves, minced
  4. Red wine vinegar – ¼ cup
  5. Olive oil – ½ cup
  6. Red chili flakes – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  7. Salt and pepper – to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine Herbs & Garlic: In a bowl, mix the finely chopped parsley and oregano with the minced garlic.
  2. Add Liquids: Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil. Stir well to combine.
  3. Season: Add the red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust these to suit your taste preferences.
  4. Mix Thoroughly: Ensure everything is well combined. The sauce should have a somewhat chunky yet cohesive consistency.
  5. Let It Rest: Allow the sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. This resting period lets the flavors meld beautifully.
  6. Serve or Store: Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavor deepens over time.

Horseradish Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

  1. Fresh parsley – 1 cup, finely chopped
  2. Fresh oregano – 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons of dried oregano)
  3. Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves, minced
  4. Red wine vinegar – ¼ cup
  5. Olive oil – ½ cup
  6. Red chili flakes – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  7. Salt and pepper – to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine Herbs & Garlic: In a bowl, mix the finely chopped parsley and oregano with the minced garlic.
  2. Add Liquids: Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil. Stir well to combine.
  3. Season: Add the red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust these to suit your taste preferences.
  4. Mix Thoroughly: Ensure everything is well combined. The sauce should have a somewhat chunky yet cohesive consistency.
  5. Let It Rest: Allow the sauce to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. This resting period lets the flavors meld beautifully.
  6. Serve or Store: Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavor deepens over time.
Keyword 24 Hour Sous Vide Tri-Tip, Poor Mans Prime Rib, Sous Vide Tri-Tip