Cajun Butter Tri-Tip Roast

Name: Cajun Butter Tri-Tip Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 lb tri-tip roast; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil

60 min 6 servings medium

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Cajun Butter Tri-Tip Roast

A bold Cajun-spiced tri-tip basted in melted garlic butter and grilled to juicy medium-rare — Southern heat meets Western beef.

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Total

60 min

Servings

Difficulty

medium

This Cajun butter tri-tip marries the bold flavors of Louisiana with the tender, beefy cut beloved in California. A fiery Cajun spice blend coats the exterior while a garlic butter baste keeps things rich and juicy. The result is a beautifully charred roast with layers of spicy, buttery flavor.

Ingredients

Servings

Cajun Seasoning

Tri-Tip

Instructions

Season the tri-tip

Mix all Cajun seasoning ingredients together. Rub olive oil over the tri-tip, then apply the Cajun seasoning generously on all sides. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Make the Cajun butter

Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in minced garlic. Keep warm for basting.

Set up two-zone grill

Prepare grill with direct high heat on one side (500°F) and indirect heat on the other (300°F).

Pro tip: For extra smoky flavor, add a handful of pecan wood chips to the coals.

Sear over direct heat

Place tri-tip over direct high heat and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a dark, spicy crust forms. Baste with the Cajun garlic butter during searing.

Finish on indirect

Move tri-tip to the indirect side. Close the lid and continue cooking, basting with garlic butter every 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare, about 20-25 minutes.