Dry Rub Tri Tip (T&T) Posted by ginnyo 6/23/01 3:06:38 pm 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/8 cup salt 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons celery seed Combine all ingredients and rub over 4-pound tri tip 20 minutes before grilling. Cook over medium-hot grill 15 minutes on the fat side, 15 minutes on the other side.