On Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:19:52 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> I always found tri-tip to be a little tough. Then again, I feel the
> same about top sirloin. It does look pretty, though.

Choice grade sirloin is surprisingly tender, but you're right it's not
as tender as a NY strip, t-bone or filet. You give up a little
tenderness for a lot of flavor. No idea why, because it's not
particularly marbled.

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