Traditional “Santa Maria BBQ” Oak Wood–Grilled Tri-Tip is the perfect main dish for summer entertaining. This super easy grilled steak feeds a crowd. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

If you're craving Southern California barbecue, then there's only one underrated cut to turn to for a juicy, meaty bite.

I seasoned them liberally with the above beef rub and let them rest a bit before hitting the Santa Maria Grill. I cooked the tri tip over medium-high heat, over lump and walnut wood, flipping (a ...

1) Grill the Tri-Tip: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400F). Rub the tri-tip with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the grill over direct heat and sear for 8–10 minutes per side.

If your summer plans include no Santa Maria Elk’s fundraisers, New York City’s Tri-Tip Grill will ship you a twenty-one day-aged tri-tip, that’s rubbed, seasoned, charred over a hot yellow ...

Then, in 1920 the Santa Maria Club was founded and a barbecue pit was installed behind the club headquarters. It was then that the style of Santa Maria Barbecue began to take shape. Popular Videos ...

If you’re in Santa Maria with a hankering for barbecue, you’re better off cooking a tri-tip, or maybe even a brisket, in the backyard. Go to one of these restaurants for great grilled steaks ...

Price: Kids meal, $6; sandwiches, $8.50 to $10; plates, $8 to $10; salmon, $16; half-rack ribs with side and garlic bread, $11.50; bowls, $7 to $9; chili, $3.25. A la carte and takeout available ...

Unlike Southern-style barbecue, which is cooked low and slow, Santa Maria tri-tip is typically simply seasoned and grilled quickly. Sandwiches are often slathered in a slightly sweet, tomato based ...

And the smoked tri-tip at Santa Maria BBQ (big b) is indeed very good. It might even be the best Santa Maria tri-tip in Orange County. It is certainly tenderer than most.