Argentine Grilled Tri-Tip Recipe

"Argentineans eat more beef per capita than any other country’s citizens, and when they cook it outdoors, they always do it over wood to infuse the meat with deep, smoky flavor. Here, after a quick marinade, we grill the thick tri-tip cut over direct heat so that it forms a nice brown crust on the outside while the inside stays pink and juicy. What to buy: For authentic flavor, look for grass-fed beef, the traditional way of raising cattle in Argentina. Special equipment: Pieces of wood char known as lump charcoal can be found at most grocery and hardware stores. A chimney starter makes lighting charcoal a snap. Place a wad of newspaper in the bottom, fill the top with charcoal, and light the newspaper. Using a chimney starter means that there is no need for lighter fluid, which would ruin the flavor that comes from the wood. Charcoal chimney starters can be found at hardware stores or online. You’ll need an instant-read thermometer to know when the tri-tip has reached a perfect medium rare. This recipe was featured as part of our Argentine Grilling menu...."