Tri-tip dilemma

[DavidNorcross]

I just don’t have access to a butcher. The closest we have in our area is Fresh Market and Kroger. Trying to buy a tri-tip and they all say not in this area. Any alternatives or suggestions? Would love to cook a tri-tip especially in anticipation of the new Hasty Bake arriving any day now.

[Jerod Broussard]

I always get mine online. Double R ranch from SRF is not a bad deal.

[Frozen Smoke]

Creek Stone has good ones as well. I buy em by the case from food service company otherwise can't get 'em in the stores around here.

[Rfhd69]

That’s too bad. Tri tip is everwhere here. Any local butchers who can make a custom cut for you?

[Troutman]

Yea Snake River Farms is your best online source as Jerod Broussard said. I've gotten really good ones and really bad ones from Crowd Cow, another source that I don't recommend.

FYI if you have a Costco or a Sams in your area they sometimes have them. I picked up two really nice Prime ones from Costco this afternoon. Good luck in your search !!!

[Spinaker]

Agreed, I am out on Crowd Cow as well. Too many crappy shipments of meat.

[Fire Art]

A year ago I would have thought no big deal cook a chuck roast. But now I have to have at least ever month or so 😎

[ecowper]

Try getting Costco to order a case .... or order from SRF or Painted Hills

[DavidNorcross]

Thanks for the help everyone

[ecowper]

PS I really like Painted Hills .... my local butcher carries Painted Hills Beef .... good stuff. I vouch for it :-)

[ecowper]

Also, you can tell a butcher that you are looking for NAMP 185D ... that’s tri-tip that’s been trimmed and the fat cap removed.

[tdimond]

If you have a Wegmans near you, they might have it. The Wegmans near us has it, but it's $12/lb. I'll get a hunk of prime out of Costco if I'm going to spend that kind of money.

[FireMan]

I’ve had 6 tri tips in the past year from Creekstone Farms. I’m no authority, but they’ve been mighty good. It’s also about time for them to have a sale on em. Try creekstonefarms.com

[Mr. Bones]

They do have some good stuff!

[DavidNorcross]

Wonderful. I have not heard of them. Thank you for the tip.

[jghorton]

I agree. All the ones I have tried are from Creekstone. Keep an eye on their site; they run a special of 3 prime tri tips for around $70. They are always excellent.

[Old Glory]

I have ordered a few from Porter Road. Have been very good.

[KarchyBBQ]

I’m in MD/DC area and found Tri tip at Whole Foods. Got so excited I bought all of it and froze some. You might try Whole Foods if you have one close by.

[DavidNorcross]

There you have it. We have found the source for the east coast shortage

[KarchyBBQ]

#sorrynotsorry

Dinner at my place!

[FireMan]

David, maybe this is why you can’t find any. KarchyBBQ bought it all. 🕶