The SRF Black Label™ tri-tip is a staple of Central California cuisine. This triangular cut from the sirloin is famous for its performance on the grill, especially when prepared on hardwood.
The Snake River Farms American Wagyu tri-tip is lean but bursting with flavor. In Santa Maria, California, the home of the tri-tip, this crescent shaped roast is prepared using only salt and pepper and grilled to an ideal medium rare. Check out tips from the SRF pros for a perfectly grilled or smoked tri-tip this holiday.
Average weight: 2.5 lbs.
WHAT IS TRI TIP?
Tri-tip is a relatively lean, triangular shaped cut from the bottom of the sirloin primal. It is the foundation for Santa Maria (a city in Central California) style barbecue. The tri-tip has a distinct grain, is thick in size and is best prepared at a lower temp to cook properly.
This is a natural product, so the actual size may differ from the target weight by +/- .25 pounds.
The Snake River Farms American Wagyu tri-tip is SRF Black Label™, rated 6 to 8 on the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (BMS)
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Prime and Choice. Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features an abundant amount of marbling.
Snake River Farms produces beef that measures above the USDA scores. To grade these higher levels of marbling and quality, we utilize the 12-point BMS (Beef Marbling Score or Beef Marbling Standard) from the Japanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA). SRF Black Label™ scores above USDA Prime.
The tri-tip is cut from the bottom of the sirloin primal. This cut consists of the tensor fasciae latae muscle and is trimmed to be free of any connective tissue. It is located near the bavette and ball-tip roast, so it is has the lean characteristics of these items.
The tri-tip is named for its general triangular shape and is thick and requires cooking at lower temperatures. Although it can be cut into steaks, it is at its best when roasted whole.
When cut into steaks, a tri-tip is often menued as Newport Steak. In France, the tri-tip is known as aguillote baronne, but when in Brazil, ask for maminha.
How Does Snake River Farms Package and Ship Their Products?
We ship our products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping.
What Is The Snake River Farms Guarantee?
We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and an exceptional experience to your doorstep. If you are not completely satisfied with your order, please reach out to our Customer Care Team so we can work to a resolution. Click here to learn more about the SRF guarantee.
What Is SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label?
All SRF products are American Wagyu. We use the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (or BMS) to measure the marbling present in the beef. Both SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black Label grades between a BMS 6 to 8, and the Gold Label is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+. Read about the difference.
How Long Will My SRF Products Last and How Should I Store Them?
For optimal quality, you can store your SRF products in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40 °F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal. More details.
Who is Snake River Farms?
Snake River Farms is a family owned and operated business based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1968, the business grew from cattle ranching and feeding to what it is now, one of the very few who can truly and authentically offer ranch-to-table beef. Learn more about the SRF story.
How Does SRF Practice Sustainability?
For us, it is a simple concept: Do what’s right by the land, by your neighbor, by the animals you raise, and by the customer. From ranching and grazing to delivery to customers’ doorsteps, we implement sustainability through every step of the ranch-to-table process. More details about our sustainability practices.
What are SRF cattle fed?
Snake River Farms American Wagyu cattle are grass fed for the first year of their life. The cattle are then fed a sustainable, locally sourced diet of hay, forages, grains, potatoes, vitamins, and minerals. SRF cattle never receive growth promotants, growth hormones, or any unnecessary antibiotics.
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