One untrimmed Tri Tip at 4#
Trimmed I got 2.5# and 1.5# of fat
Cut up.. After looking at the marbling I decided to add 1/2# of the fat to the mix which works out to about 80/20.
Out of the freezer and into the tray with the 5/16th plate
Took a 3 oz patty and fried it up. Was curious and about shrinkage and weight loss.
Very little shrinkage. Ended up a 2.1 oz after cooking. Tasted amazing...
Used about a pound for the burgers. Mixed in 1/2 TBS of Worcestershire and 1 tsp of MHGP. Hit it with a little Montreal Steak and went indirect with a little apple.
Then direct to finish and a slice of red onion with a little EVOO
Two with American and one with Brick cheese. The grilled onion is under the Brick.
Finished with Thousand Island, lettuce and tomato.
This was truly burger heaven.. Not much shrinkage.. Very juicy and flavorful.