Santa Maria–style barbecue[1] is a regional culinary tradition rooted in the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast of California. This method of barbecuing dates back to the mid-19th century and is today regarded as a "mainstay of California's culinary heritage".

If you draw a 30-mile circle around the center of Santa Maria Valley, you’ll find a treasure trove of the best barbecue in the world. Santa Maria Style Barbecue is a 150-year-old tradition, born on the ranches of this beautiful valley as a simple, delicious way to bring people together.

Get all the recipes you need to make a traditional Santa Maria Style Barbecue feast -- from the Santa Maria tri-tip to the salsa to the seasoning.

2013年7月29日 · In and around Santa Maria, CA, succulent oak-grilled barbecue is a way of life. So why isn’t it better known? The scent of red oak hangs thick and spicy-sweet in the air like good pipe tobacco, seasoned with the traces of decades of barbecue.

For the most authentic Santa Maria Style Barbecue experience, enjoy your meal with a Pinot Noir, Syrah or other fine wine from the Santa Maria Valley, and finish it off with a dessert featuring fresh, locally grown strawberries.

2023年8月2日 · Wood-grilling tri-tip brings rich, smoky flavor in this easy grilled steak recipe, while allowing plenty of time for the meat to become meltingly tender over the coals.

2024年6月21日 · Although California isn't the number one pick for BBQ, Santa Maria-style is a delicious regional favorite that has taken foodies by storm. Santa Maria-style BBQ began decades ago...

Santa Maria style BBQ is a unique and traditional method of barbecuing that originated in the Central Coast of California. It is known for its distinct flavors and cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations.

2024年10月29日 · On California's Central Coast, Santa Maria-style barbecue mandates that beef must be grilled over a local wood and served with particular side dishes. Here's where to try the signature...

2021年3月15日 · Santa Maria BBQ is a style of wood-fired grilling that originated in the mid-1800s in the Santa Maria Valley on California’s central coast. It is characterized by its use of a specific cut of beef known as tri-tip, a simple spice rub, and grilling over coals of locally-grown red oak.