Great for pre-seasoning beef before you barbecue it! Although it is ideal for top sirloin and tri-tip, it also works very well with chicken and pork. Use sparingly for great results! And Gomer’s products come with helpful recipe ideas!

What is a Santa Maria style barbecue ?

In the early days of the Santa Maria valley the ranchers would gather with their friends and neighbors for Spanish barbecues. Out of this grew the tradition of the Santa Maria style barbecue. The typical Santa Maria barbecue consist of a large block of top sirloin, pinquito beans (small red beans), french bread dipped in garlic butter and a green salad. However many of the backyard barbecues now are done with a smaller cut of meat called a tri-tip.

Sunset magazine has called the Santa Maria style barbecue “the best barbecue in the world”. On any given weekend you may find up to 20 or so barbecues to benefit a charity or organization up and down Broadway, the main street of Santa Maria.

If you have ever been to Santa Maria you have no doubt experienced one of these meals. We have heard of Santa Maria style barbecues on restaurant menus across the country. If you are ever in a situation that gives the opportunity to try a Santa Maria style barbecue, I would suggest you try it. I know you will enjoy it.

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