The PIT count has taken place in Central Florida for many years â starting in the late 1990âs, and fulfills a federal requirement that was formally implemented in 2007 for those communities receiving federal funds from the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program.
1 Place the roast on the grill, and cover. 2  Cook for about 2 hours, turning every 30 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). 3  Let stand for about 10 minutes before carving.
Roasts. How long to cook a tri-tip roast depends on its weight and shape. For an average-sized, 2-lb. roast that is about 2 inches thick, cook the roast on one side for 20 to 30 minutes. Turn the roast over and continue cooking to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer.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.