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Strips. Tri-tip strips cook to rare in about 8 to 10 minutes, and to medium in 12 to 14 minutes. This is the total cooking time, so turn the strips over at the halfway point -- 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare, and 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium.Calman Lugo/iStock/Getty Images.trips. Tri-tip strips cook to rare in about 8 to 10 minutes, and to medium in 12 to 14 minutes. This is the total cooking time, so turn the strips over at the halfway point -- 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare, and 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium. Calman Lugo/iStock/Getty Images.
For the best cooking results, let it come to room temperature for 1-3 hours. 1  Tri tip is very lean, so leave the fat cap (about 1/4) to ensure a more flavorful roast. 2  If your tri tip has a heavy fat layer, trim it to 1/4. 3  Apply the rub liberally! 4  You can cook it immediately, or let it sit for up to an hour.