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Strips. Tri-tip strips cook to rare in about 8 to 10 minutes, and to medium in 12 to 14 minutes. This is the total cooking time, so turn the strips over at the halfway point -- 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare, and 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium.Calman Lugo/iStock/Getty Images.trips. Tri-tip strips cook to rare in about 8 to 10 minutes, and to medium in 12 to 14 minutes. This is the total cooking time, so turn the strips over at the halfway point -- 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare, and 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium. Calman Lugo/iStock/Getty Images.
Step 3. Place the tri tip into the heated skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, turning with tongs. The meat should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, as advised by the USDA.t is a fairly tender cut of meat and well suited to quick cooking over high heat. While often grilled, you can also cook tri tip in a cast iron skillet. Cast iron is preferable because it distributes heat evenly and produces a good sear on the meat.