And whether you’re cooking it for a grill-out in the summer or braving a little snow for some tasty beef in the winter, it’s a heckuva great cut to make. Tri tip has skyrocketed in popularity, so it’s more available now than ever. Grab one at your local market smoke it up (to temp) and impress your neighbors. Let’s look at what it is and how to cook it.

There’s nothing quite like the sizzle of a plate of fajitas being walked past you at a Mexican restaurant. The ones that go to another table are almost more exciting than the ones you get. The anticipation heightens the sensory experience as they walk by—”Are those ours? Noooo…well, pass the chips.” But often, when they…