With it being summer and all, that means it’s time to break out the grills and barbecue some meats. Now if you are like me, there is really nothing I look forward to more than some grilled or roasted huge chunks of meat. I’ve always wanted a smoker and the whole works, but alas if you are also like me and live in an apartment, that is probably not happening. Not only do I not have a smoker, but I don’t even have a bbq grill 😦 . Alas, I had to use my oven. But worry not! This recipe actually turned out great in the oven and still felt like a summer que!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lb tri tip, trimmed, but still want a good layer of fat
• 2 tbsp finely ground coffee
• 1 ½ tbsp kosher salt
• 1 ½ tbsp granulated garlic
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Directions

• Mix all the spices and sugar in a bag or bowl
• Sprinkle the rub all over the meat and massage it into the meat
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour
• Remove from refrigerator an hour before cooking and let rest
• Preheat oven to 350º
• In a cast iron pan (or other oven proof pan) place a little oil over high heat
• Sear the meat, fat side down, and then all sides (~3-4 min a side)
• Place roast in the oven until internal temperature is 130º (~10 min per pound)
• Pull roast out of the oven and let rest before serving