Shredded Tri-Tip with Jalapeño Waffles and Maple Bourbon Sauce - Recipes from Bill Bailey's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 Bill Bailey's Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Roast
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/4 C maple syrup
• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 C water
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 C maple syrup
• 2 Tbs butter
• 2 2/3 C all purpose flour
• 1/3 C powdered sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 C buttermilk
• 1/3 C unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large egg whites, gently whisked
• 1/2 jalapeño, peeled, seeded and finely minced
• 3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 C olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 C arugula
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced