Anonymous Tue May 23 19:37:06 2006

70 each beef tri-tips

172 each chickens

I did a party this past weekend for 230 people. Did 70 tri-tips: I like my tri-tips very well

trimmed; no fat or tissue. I had 3 bowls of seasonings; fresh cracked black pepper, kosher

salt, garlic powder. Season generously with each especially the garlic powder. Wrap each

tri-tip in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Grilled directly over oak hardwood. Cook until

135-140F internal; throw meat in an empty ice chest and close the lid for about 10 min. or

until ready to serve. Thinly slice across the grain. Be sure to save all the juices that will

occur during slicing and pour over sliced meat when finished. Did 172 half chickens: Mix a

marinade of orange juice, pineapple juice, apple juice and fresh lemons sliced and juiced.

Add a dry mix of paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper and cumin. Mix well and pour over

chicken. Add several bunches of cilantro and refrigerate overnight. Grill directly over oak

coals until done. Posted to the BBQ List on July 9, 1998 by Tim

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