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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.
Roasting a Tri-Tip. 1  1. Choose a tri-tip roast. Aim for a roast that is approximately 2.5 to 3 lbs. 2  2. Cook it within 3 to 5 days of bringing it home. You can also freeze it for up to 1 week in the butcherâs wrap. 3  3. Season the roast 24 hours in advance. Santa Maria rub is traditionally used with this type or roast.