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Sliced Tri Tip

Santa Maria Style Tri Tip (Simple, Smoky, and Loaded with Flavor)

The West Coast’s best-kept BBQ secret — perfectly seasoned, slow-smoked, and seared for that signature Santa Maria flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine California BBQ
Servings 4
Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lb Tri Tip Roast
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Santa Maria Seasoning Mix (see Below)

Santa Maria Seasoning Mix

  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Roemary
  • 1 1/4 tsp Dried Sage
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl.
    2 tsp Salt, 2 tsp Black Pepper, 2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 1/2 tsp Paprika, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Dried Roemary, 1 1/4 tsp Dried Sage, 1 tsp Oregano, 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F with indirect heat (oak or hickory recommended).
  • Pat Tri Tip dry, coat with oil, and apply rub evenly.
    2-3 lb Tri Tip Roast, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1/4 cup Santa Maria Seasoning Mix
  • Smoke until internal temperature reaches 115–120°F (about 1 hour).
  • Move to direct heat or open sear plate; cook 2 minutes per side.
  • Cook to desired doneness (130°F = medium rare).
  • Rest for 10 minutes and slice against the grain.
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