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How to Make Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Santa Maria-style BBQ, one dish that stands out is the Tri-Tip roast. This cut of beef is a popular choice for BBQ aficionados in Central California, where this unique grilling method originated. The bold and smoky flavors of the Santa Maria-style Tri-Tip Roast make it a favorite among those who love to cook outdoors and impress their guests with a delicious meal.

The Santa Maria-style BBQ tradition dates back to the 19th century when ranchers in the Santa Maria Valle...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 (3 pound) beef tri-tip roast

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, lemon pepper, seasoned salt, and beef bouillon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture on all sides of roast and rub spices into meat.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Cook roast in hot skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat, fat-side facing up, to a roasting pan. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until just turning from pink to grey, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Uncover roast and tent loosely with aluminum foil; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain.

    • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 418mg

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