Grilled Tri-Tip Roast With Tequila Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tequila
7 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs beef loin tri-tip roast, trimmed

Preparation

Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife, pierce meat all over.
Place meat in large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning plastic bag occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove meat from marinade. Discard marinade.
Grill meat to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board.
Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain.