Where to look for tri tip?

[GAnewbie]

I had never heard of tri tip until I started looking up smokers. It has me curious because I don't see it in the store. Does anyone know what name it is sold under in SE US?

 

[Mike From R.I.]

12 Other Names For Tri Tip

Although “tri tip” is the most popular name for this cut, there are many other names for tri tip. The tri tip cut used to be available on the West Coast only, but it has grown in popularity over the past few years and can be found in many membership stores across the United States. Tri

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[Dan-H]

I would ask about bottom sirloin...

 

[mmclemore]

I had never heard of tri tip until I started looking up smokers. It has me curious because I don't see it in the store. Does anyone know what name it is sold under in SE US?

Our Costco used to sell tri tip but not anymore. Sometimes I can find it in a small grocery store near home. I use sirloin instead. Or sirloin cap steak if they have that.

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Most grocery stores around here with a decent butcher shop carries them.

 

[1MoreFord]

Around me WalMart carries it sometimes. You have to keep looking for it and grab one/some when you can.