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 ...

Tri-tip got its name because it’s a triangular cut from the bottom sirloin,” writes columnist Donna Maurillo. “It’s boneless, ...

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.

The Central Coast of California is the center of Santa Maria-style barbecue, which focuses on flame-licked tri-tip. The cut of meat is so ubiquitous here that tri-tip has become indelibly tied to ...

Santa Maria Style started as top-block but has since evolved to include tri-tip, a small, triangular cut from the sirloin that our region popularized in the 1950s.

California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria ...

The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will fill the air this weekend as Santa Maria’s signature event, the Santa Maria BBQ Festival, returns for its seventh year at Pioneer Park.

As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article. Edit Close. Saturday, June 28, 2025 Login My ...