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 PrintSanta Maria Style Tri-TipGrilled tri-tip seasoned with a traditional dry rub is the centerpiece of Santa Maria Style BBQ meal.Prep Time 5 minutesCook Time 1 hour 10 minutesTotal Time 1 hour 45 minutesIngredients2 cups red oak chips soaked in water for 2 hours (don't skip this, it's what gives the tri-tip its authentic flavor)Santa Maria Style Barbecue seasoning2.5 lb beef tri-tipInstructionsRub your prepared Santa Maria Style seasoning into the meat and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.Prepare your grill for direct and indirect medium-high heat. Add red oak chips to 30 minutes before you begin grilling.Set your tri-tip over the direct heat, fattiest-side up, and sear about 10 minutes, or until browned. Flip the meat over and sear the other side the same way.Move your tri-tip to the indirect-heat. Cover your grill and let the tri-tip cook 20 to 30 minutes, until a thermometer reads 130 degrees F in the thickest area of the meat. Take the tri-tip off the grill and move to a cutting board. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes. Slice the meat against the grain to serve.NotesNeed the recipe for simple, traditional Santa Maria Style Seasoning for your tri-tip rub? Download the official Santa Maria Valley Cookbook.
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Oceano Do the Dunes Oceano sits just 18 miles from Santa Maria and offers fantastic opportunities for off-roading on the famed Oceano Dunes. The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is part of a geographically unique dunes complex that creates a perfect location for off-highway enthusiasts, attracting riders from throughout the United States. With more […]
Starry Sky Coffee Company Starry Sky Coffee Company is a family owned and operated coffee shop located in Santa Maria California. The owners Steven and Hollie Funkhouser named the company after their daughters Skyler and Starr. Steven was born and raised here in Santa Maria and grew up watching local bands play in coffee shops along the Central Coast […]
October 20The Great American Melodrama: Frakenstein's Bride This horror story spoof hilariously reconstructs the classic tale by injecting it with musical parodies, pop culture references, and witty one-liners. 15 years after the death of Frankenstein’s creation, a mad scientist attempts to reanimate the Creature. What could possibly go wrong? Outrageous characters and devilishly clever performances create a monstrously good time that will […]
October 21Elks Recreation: Haunted Hills The frightful drive-thru event, Haunted Hills, returns in 2021. You will embark on an over 2 mile journey through nightmarish visions from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle. Just keep an eye open, you never know who… or what… may jump at you! October 1st- October 30th Cowboys of Rodeos past and restless […]
October 22West Coast Kustoms 40th Annual Cruisin' Nationals Don’t Miss The West Coast Kustoms 40th Annual Cruisin’ Nationals October 22, 23, & 24th, 2021! We will start the event on Friday Oct 22, 2021 with the world famous Friday night City Cruise in front of the host hotel the Historic Santa Maria Inn on Broadway between Stowell and Cook St. from 7 pm […]
October 22Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021 Downtown Fridays are Back! This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday beginning on May 28th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Cook Street, all the way to October 29th, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. There will be live […]