Santa Maria Style Barbecue RecipesAuthentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip RecipeSanta Maria Style Pinquito Beans RecipeSimple Santa Maria Green SaladSanta Maria Salsa Recipe Book A Room Print Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans Pinquito beans can be finicky and time consuming to make. But we promise, they’re well worth the effort. Prep Time 20 minutesCook Time 3 hoursTotal Time 11 hours Ingredients1 lb Pinquito beans1 strip Bacon diced1/2 cup Ham diced1 clove Garlic minced1/4 cup Tomato Puree1/4 cup Red Chile Sauce1 tbsp Dry Mustard1 tsp Salt1 tbsp Sugar InstructionsPlace the dry beans in a strainer and remove any stones.Rinse beans and place them in a pot. Fill with water, and allow beans to soak overnight.Drain beans through a strainer, then place back in a pot with fresh water.Simmer over low-medium heat for 2 hours or until tender.In a separate pan, saute bacon and ham until lightly browned.Add garlic to ham and bacon; sauté 1 to 2 minutes longer.Add tomato puree, chile sauce, sugar, mustard and salt to pan with ham and bacon. Stir and let combine for 2-3 minutes over low-medium heat. Remove from heat.Drain most of the liquid off beans and then stir in the sauce. Simmer all together for 30 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Vandenberg Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base offers monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center on the third Tuesday of each month—pulling together the history of Space Launch Complex-1o and the all west-coast launch programs as it tells the story of the critical role Vandenberg plays in launching commercial, national security and scientific polar-orbiting satellites.
Main Street Cycles Main Street Cycles has been dedicated to quality bicycles and merchandise since 1986. Owners Scott, Tony, Bob and Chuck take pride in their knowledgable and friendly service. Whether you need a new bike, a spare tube or an extra helmet, Main Street Cycles is your one-stop-shop for cycling in Santa Maria Valley.
Pismo State Beach - North Beach North Beach is another section of Pismo State Beach. Here, Pismo Creek runs into the ocean, which often causes small pools to form. This beach is near to the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach. If you’re visiting Pismo Beach October through February, don’s miss the opportunity to see thousands of monarch butterflies in the […]
Santa Maria Valley Multipurpose Trail This easy, 5.4-mile out and back trail is located near Waller Park in Santa Maria. The trail is great for all skill levels and features scenic views. There are a number of activities nearby, and dogs are also welcome as long as they’re leashed.
October 02 Old Orcutt's First Friday: October Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
November 06 Old Orcutt's First Friday: November Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
December 04 Old Orcutt's First Friday: December Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.