Santa Maria-Style BBQ Tri-Tip

Name: Santa Maria-Style BBQ Tri-Tip
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cans pinquito or pinto beans, drained, rinsed and drained again; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 6 servings Olive or canola oil, for brushing; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, for garnishing; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste with some salt; 2 Tbsps granulated garlic; 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, finely diced; 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters olive oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced; 1 Handful fresh parsley leaves, for garnishing; 1 poblano chile, finely diced; 1 smalls red onion, finely diced; 1 beef tri-tip, preferably with some fat on one side (about 2 1/2 pounds); 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

Santa Maria-Style BBQ Tri-Tip might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 1005 calories, 27g of protein, and 70g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 5 hours. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. A mixture of cherry tomatoes, pepper, flat-leaf parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the french bread you could follow this main course with the French Bread Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

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Special equipment: 2 cups red oak chips, soaked in water for at least 2 hours, such as Susy Q's Brand

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French Fries

Water

In a small bowl, mix the granulated garlic, salt and pepper together and rub all over and into the meat.

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Granulated Garlic

Salt And Pepper

Meat

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Bowl

Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect medium-high heat.

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Grill

Add the chips about 30 minutes before grilling the beef.

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French Fries

Beef

Set the tri-tip over direct heat, fat-side up, and sear until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Flip over and sear other side.

Move the tri-tip over the indirect-heat area, cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F, 20 to 30 minutes.

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Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes. Slice the meat across the grain.

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Grains

Meat

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Cutting Board

Serve with Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish, Tomato Relish and Grilled French Bread.

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French Bread

Relish

Tomato

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered.

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Bacon

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.

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Bacon

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Paper Towels

Add the poblano and onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Bacon Drippings

Poblano Pepper

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add the beans and bacon and cook until warmed through. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put into a serving bowl and top with cilantro or parsley leaves.

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Ground Black Pepper

Parsley

Kosher Salt

Cilantro

Bacon

Beans

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Preheat the grill for high direct heat.

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Grill

Toss the tomatoes with the canola oil, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a grill basket. Grill, tossing once or twice, until charred on all sides.

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Salt And Pepper

Canola Oil

Tomato

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Grill

Remove the tomatoes to another bowl.

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Tomato

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Add the parsley or cilantro, olive oil, garlic paste, chiles and onions. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Garlic Paste

Olive Oil

Cilantro

Parsley

Chili Pepper

Onion

Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Mash the butter, garlic and some salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Garlic

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Brush the cut side of the bread lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread, cut-side down, until golden brown. Flip over and continue cooking for 30 seconds longer.

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Salt And Pepper

Bread