Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip Recipe | Over The Fire Cooking #shorts
Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip for an ode to West Coast BBQ ???? ???? ????
What’s better than one tri-tip? How about two tri-tips?! Honestly, I should’ve cooked three tri-tips, because then we would’ve had tri tri-tips… Get it? Okay, enough messing around because this recipe is seriously delicious! I love this Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip and created this incredible Artichoke Cream Sauce to top it all off! ???? ????
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Why is Tri-Tip LIKE a Brisket & How to Grill Santa Maria Style Steak in Texas
Today we're grilling up a TRI-TIP!
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This is a super popular cut on the west coast, mainly in California, and has been a long requested video from y'all. I've been seeing more of them in the grocery store lately and dedcided it was time to do it. For this video I seasoned it up with the APC Brisket rub which is hitting the shelves very, very soon!
The Tri-Tip is also called the Triangle Steak due to the three corners, and another popular name for it is the Santa Maria Steak and the California Cut
I've also seen a lot of people call it the Poor Man's Brisket which makes me think... WHAT? It's nothing like a brisket at all ????
One thing about Tri-Tip is that one side is quite a bit thinner than the other, so it can be a challenge to get an even temperature...hey, maybe that's why they say it's like a brisket ????
Now let's fire it up and cook us a Tri-Tip!
How to make Santa Maria Barbecue at Home
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This style of barbecue is rooted in the Santa Maria Valley of California and is categorized by the following:
1. Grilling meat, such as the tritip, over an open pit with the crank grate
2. Red oak is used to impart smoky flavor
3. Simple Santa Maria rub of Salt, Pepper, Garlic, and Parsley
4. Tritip is the current day popularized cut, though other cuts like top block or ribs are done in
the same fashion.
5. The sides normally include Pinquito beans which are akin to what baked beans are for
southern bbq, and then they do a Santa Maria tomato salsa that is almost like their bbq sauce
equivalent, then a grilled bread, a basic green salad.
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--- SANTA MARIA RUB ---
- 2 parts salt (4 TBSP)
- 1 part pepper (2 TBSP)
- 1 part minced garlic (2 TBSP)
- 1 part minced Parsley (2 TBSP)
1. Mix all the spices together.
NOTE: If you are using dried garlic powder and parsley flakes, you will likely need to use a little less.
--- SANTA MARIA TRI-TIP ---
- 1 Tritip steak, trimmed
- 2-3 TBSP Santa Maria Rub (Enough to cover the meat completely)
- Oakwood for smoking (Red oak is the proper one to use)
1. Rub the Santa Maria Rub all over the steak until completely covered (NOTE: This can be done ahead of time and left in the fridge)
2. Start the grill by preparing a direct heat and indirect heat side with charcoal.
3. Add oak wood to the charcoal until it starts burning and producing smoke.
4. Place the tri-tip steak on the DIRECT HEAT and sear for 6-7 minutes a side until a crust has formed.
5. Move the tri-tip steak to the INDIRECT HEAT and place a meat thermometer inside. Let the steak cook until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit (55 C) (probably another 30-50 minutes depending on the indirect heat)
6. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest for 15 minutes prior to slicing.
7. Enjoy with the pinquito beans and fresh salsa.
--- PINQUITO BEANS ---
- 1 pound dry pinquito beans (I used pinto beans)
- 2 slices of bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup smoked cooked ham, diced
- 2 large red tomatoes, diced (can substitute 2 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes if needed)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 TBSP Santa Maria Rub
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water (OR MORE)
1. Cook the beans according to the package. Stovetop method, overnight method, or boiling method can be used)
2. In a separate pan, let's prepare the sauce. Saute the diced bacon and smoked ham for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, ketchup, and spices.
4. Mix the sauce mixture until combined, turn the heat to low, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes slightly reduced. Remove from heat.
5. Drain the cooked beans reserving ½ cup of water.
6. Return the drained beans to a stockpot with the sauce and ½ cup of water (NOTE: You want the liquid to be covering the beans, check the video for reference!)
7. Simmer the beans on low for another 45-60 minutes until tender.
8. Enjoy the beans with a spoonful or two of the Santa Maria salsa, next-level goodness.
--- SANTA MARIA SALSA ---
- 2-3 large tomatoes
- 1 chile (jalapeno, anaheim, or canned green chile)
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 scallion
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- ½ TBSP Santa Maria Rub
1. Finely dice all the vegetables and add to a large bowl.
2. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and the Santa Maria rub.
3. TASTE IT! Adjust the oils, vinegar, and rub as you see fit
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MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
Music: Provided by Musicbed
Filmed on: Sony a6400 w/ 18-105mm F4
Audio: Behringer Ultravoice Mic + Pop Voice Lav Mic
Edited in: Premiere Pro #SantaMariaBBQ #Homecooking
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