Blackberry And Onion Relish Used With Tri Tip Recipe Rz 16463

Steps:

• Cut the berries in half, reserving a few whole ones for garnish. Heat the oil ina saucepan; add the onion and saute over medium to medium-low heat for 7 minutes, or until soft and slightly browned. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
• Add the vinegar and wine, simmering until almost dry. Add the beef broth, and simmer until almost dry. Stir in the halved beries, then remove from the heat.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, brown sugar and thyme. You want just enough sugar to balance the tartness of the berries. The residual heat from the pan and onions will soften the berries.
• Garnish with the whole berries. Serve warm or at room temperature or refrigerate if not suing soon. Let come to room temperature before serving.

Steps:

• MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE: Mix all ingredients except oil in blender. Slowly add oil with motor running. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
• In glass dish, pour marinade over roast, coating all sides. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 24 hours. Grill over medium coals, turning occasionally, about 35 to 40 minutes for rare (140 degrees) to medium (160 degrees). Brush with marinade during last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
• VARIATION:.
• CUMIN 'N LIME MARINADE: 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 2 T. ground cumin, 4 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil. Follow directions for Mediterranean Marinade. Makes 1 cup. Serve with salsa, French bread and green salad with ranch-style dressing.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients (except meat) to a small bowl and stir.
• Transfer all ingredients (including meat) to large plastic bag.
• Seal bag, making sure to get most of the air out.
• Massage marinade into meat through the bag. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 - 8 hours, don't marinate overnight as it makes the meat too salty.
• Grill tri tip for about 15 - 20 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.

Steps:

• Place onion slices and garlic in slow cooker.
• Place tri tip roast on top of onions.
• Pour bag of carrots and potatoes around roast.
• Mix water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, catsup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, wine, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl, then pour over roast.
• Cook on low 7 hours.
• Combine 2 T cornstarch and 1 T water, stir into liquid.
• Cook on low 1 more hour.