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Sirloin

Ball tip

USDA safe 145°F + 3 min rest

Jevi’s notes

Lean sirloin tip. Braise it, or slice it thin and grill it hot.

Thaw (fridge)

Planning estimate for a 1.5 lb package: ~24 hours in the refrigerator (≤40°F). USDA: large items ~24h per 5 lb; small packages often need a full day. Never thaw on the counter. Big roasts need a head start.

Methods

  • Grill (grill) · pull ~140°F (texture/plan) · rest 5 min
    Est. cook: ~12 min for 1.5 lb
  • Braise (oven) · oven 300°F · pull ~195°F (texture/plan) · rest 15 min
    Est. cook: ~127.5 min for 1.5 lb

Pull temperatures for braises and BBQ are texture targets and may run above the USDA minimums. Either way, meet the USDA floor and check with a thermometer, not the clock.

Sources: FoodSafety.gov safe minimums · USDA FSIS — The Big Thaw