Barbecued Tri-Tip

Directions

1. 1
   Trim and discard fat from beef. Wipe meat with a damp towel, then sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Prepare barbecue for direct heat.
3. 3
   If using charcoal briquets, cover firegrate with a single, solid layer of ignited coals; let them burn down to desired heat. Set grill in place and measure heat.
4. 4
   If using a gas barbecue, turn all burners to high and close lid for 10 minutes. Adjust burners to desired heat. Set grill in place and measure heat.
5. 5
   When grill is very hot (you can hold your hand at grill level only 1 to 2 seconds), lay meat on barbecue. Cook, turning as needed to brown evenly, until meat is rare in center of thickest part (cut to test) and 125° to 130° on a thermometer, about 20 minutes, or until it has reached desired doneness.
6. 6
   Transfer the tri-tip to a board and cut meat across the grain into thin, slanting slices.