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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This incredibly simple recipe is the most popular form of barbecue on the central coast of California. The trademark meat is a thick cut[ called ?tri-tip.? If it is unavailable, use boneless top sirloin or London broil and adjust the cooking time accordingly.] Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 teaspoon garlic salt  |  
                                                1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 tri-tip steak, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Prepare a fire in a barbecue. When coals are hot, adjust rack so it is about 3 inches from the coals. 2. Combine the garlic salt, pepper, and salt and rub over the meat. Sear the meat over hot coals for about 6 minutes per side, turning once. Adjust the rack so the meat is farther from coals, about 6 or 8 inches, and continue to cook meat, turning once or twice, until done to your liking, 20 to 30 minutes. Slice meat across grain and serve.                              | 
                         
                         
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