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Title: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 05:32:26 AM
Ok all you West Coasters...    What is in your favorite Santa Maria rub?

I'm doing my first ever (at my house) tri-tip tomorrow night, and that's the rub I think I want to use..

TIA,
STC.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: muebe on September 02, 2011, 06:47:57 AM
Try to get some of this if you can find it...

http://www.cattlemansgrill.com/CaliTriTip.html

Or you can try to replicate it. It is made up of coarse cut pepper,garlic,onion,red pepper and sea salt :)
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Ka Honu on September 02, 2011, 09:22:12 AM
The "classic" seasoning for Santa Maria tri tip is salt, pepper, and garlic.  That's it.  Salt, pepper, and garlic.  Red oak for the wood. I'd probably go with that for my first one so you can see what the meat tastes like "straight up" and adjust the spices to your liking later.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 10:11:20 AM
Quote from: Ka Honu on September 02, 2011, 09:22:12 AM
The "classic" seasoning for Santa Maria tri tip is salt, pepper, and garlic.  That's it.  Salt, pepper, and garlic.  Red oak for the wood. I'd probably go with that for my first one so you can see what the meat tastes like "straight up" and adjust the spices to your liking later.

Well, that's easy enough.   That's kinda what I had in mind when I first bought these..    Equal parts ya think?
Fresh out of red oak, but I've got bags mini logs with some oak content in them.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:04:43 AM
From what I've read its 2 part kosher salt, 1 part black pepper and 1 part garlic powder.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 11:09:47 AM
Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:04:43 AM
From what I've read its 2 part kosher salt, 1 part black pepper and 1 part garlic powder.

Works for me!

For some reason I thought that rub had some kind of green stuff in it......   Must be a Cali thing.   ;D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: muebe on September 02, 2011, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 11:09:47 AM
Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:04:43 AM
From what I've read its 2 part kosher salt, 1 part black pepper and 1 part garlic powder.

Works for me!

For some reason I thought that rub had some kind of green stuff in it......   Must be a Cali thing.   ;D

Squirt that green stuff might not be legal in your state :D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: SoCalBuilder on September 02, 2011, 11:16:22 AM
Found a recipe at Food.com that has paprika and rosemary in it. Rosemary might be your green stuff.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:16:41 AM
I use 1 part fine sea salt (same grind as table salt) 1 part butchers grind black pepper, 1 part granulated garlic and 1 part granulated onion on my briskets.

Just sayin.  ;D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks SoCal.  I just saw the same thing.

Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:16:41 AM
I use 1 part fine sea salt (same grind as table salt) 1 part butchers grind black pepper, 1 part granulated garlic and 1 part granulated onion on my briskets.

Just sayin.  ;D

Santa Nebraska rub...   I like it.

I thought about breaking out that jar of Wooster powder I split with you ages ago, but I don't want to cover up the flavor of the $$ meat.    I'll get it out next time I do smoked Italian beef.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: rdevous on September 02, 2011, 01:18:07 PM
 
SMBBQ RECIPE

2 Parts Garlic Salt
1 Part Paprika
1 Part Cayenne Pepper

 
 
Ray
 
 
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: SiFumar on September 02, 2011, 04:51:19 PM
Growing up in Cali my Dad used salt, pepper, garlic and paprika....and sprinkled parsley on it at the end.."for color"
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 06:52:53 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks SoCal.  I just saw the same thing.

Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:16:41 AM
I use 1 part fine sea salt (same grind as table salt) 1 part butchers grind black pepper, 1 part granulated garlic and 1 part granulated onion on my briskets.

Just sayin.  ;D

Santa Nebraska rub...   I like it.

I thought about breaking out that jar of Wooster powder I split with you ages ago, but I don't want to cover up the flavor of the $$ meat.    I'll get it out next time I do smoked Italian beef.

Dude.......you are the second person that read my mind today!

I'm gonna add 1/2 part Wor powder to my brisket rub.

Got the smoker fired up and the brisket ready, just mixin up my rub now.

Gonna be a good weekend,,,I can feel it.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Smokin Soon on September 02, 2011, 07:06:04 PM
Quote from: Ka Honu on September 02, 2011, 09:22:12 AM
The "classic" seasoning for Santa Maria tri tip is salt, pepper, and garlic.  That's it.  Salt, pepper, and garlic.  Red oak for the wood. I'd probably go with that for my first one so you can see what the meat tastes like "straight up" and adjust the spices to your liking later.

Tri-Tip does not need much, other than what Ka Honu has stated. Wifey suggested Montreal Seasonings on one and Cattleman's Prime Rib Seasoning on another, and they both sucked.
Back to basics.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:00:50 PM
Oh hell son, slap the Gunpowder Rub on it just like the bazillion you and I have smoked/cooked together.  Why mess with perfection? ;) :D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 08:15:44 PM
Quote from: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:00:50 PM
Oh hell son, slap the Gunpowder Rub on it just like the bazillion you and I have smoked/cooked together.

Because I don't have any!  Will have to do this one from scratch..
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 08:15:44 PM
Quote from: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:00:50 PM
Oh hell son, slap the Gunpowder Rub on it just like the bazillion you and I have smoked/cooked together.
Because I don't have any!  Will have to do this one from scratch..
Go look in Hals' secret stash.  You know he's got some Gunpowder Rub out there in the garage!  He may not know it but I'll bet he has some! :D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 08:50:06 PM
Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 06:52:53 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks SoCal.  I just saw the same thing.

Quote from: OU812 on September 02, 2011, 11:16:41 AM
I use 1 part fine sea salt (same grind as table salt) 1 part butchers grind black pepper, 1 part granulated garlic and 1 part granulated onion on my briskets.

Just sayin.  ;D

Santa Nebraska rub...   I like it.

I thought about breaking out that jar of Wooster powder I split with you ages ago, but I don't want to cover up the flavor of the $$ meat.    I'll get it out next time I do smoked Italian beef.

Dude.......you are the second person that read my mind today!

I'm gonna add 1/2 part Wor powder to my brisket rub.

Got the smoker fired up and the brisket ready, just mixin up my rub now.

Gonna be a good weekend,,,I can feel it.

Correction,,,,,,,,,,,1 part Wor powder= perfect!

Had the whole tribe try it and its a GO!
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Gizmo on September 02, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
My favorite is South Seas Santa Maria Tri-Tip Seasoning.
If you can't find any STC, let me know and I'll send you a jar of it.
Unless you have moved, I believe I still have your addy.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 03, 2011, 06:33:05 AM
Quote from: Gizmo on September 02, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
My favorite is South Seas Santa Maria Tri-Tip Seasoning.
If you can't find any STC, let me know and I'll send you a jar of it.
Unless you have moved, I believe I still have your addy.

Yeah, thanks!  I'm still here....    Will send some goodies back in return.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Gizmo on September 04, 2011, 01:42:15 PM
I'll get it out on Tuesday.
Do you have Oak?
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: hal4uk on September 04, 2011, 03:13:42 PM
Quote from: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 02, 2011, 08:15:44 PM
Quote from: KyNola on September 02, 2011, 08:00:50 PM
Oh hell son, slap the Gunpowder Rub on it just like the bazillion you and I have smoked/cooked together.
Because I don't have any!  Will have to do this one from scratch..
Go look in Hals' secret stash.  You know he's got some Gunpowder Rub out there in the garage!  He may not know it but I'll bet he has some! :D
It's there  8)
(Thanks GUS!)...
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 04, 2011, 05:10:27 PM
Quote from: Gizmo on September 04, 2011, 01:42:15 PM
I'll get it out on Tuesday.
Do you have Oak?


Thanks!!

Not currently, no.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: howlin on September 05, 2011, 09:46:52 AM
whats wor ,wooster powder?never heard of it.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 05, 2011, 10:14:10 AM

Dried Worcestershire powder.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Gizmo on September 06, 2011, 09:11:48 PM
On its way STC.  You should see it Thursday. 
I only had 5 Oak pucks left and I included them.
I am missing some home made beef jerky from my desk at work and with the box swapping I did at the post office, my afternoon snack may have ended up in the package.  If so, hope you enjoy.   ;D
There is some of my pepper blend seasoning that has a mixture of Habanero, Super Cayanne and jalapeno.  Test for heat before using.   8)  CRG may remember the hotter version of this from our trip to Houston.
I also threw in some all purpose seasoning that I made.  It is my favorite on steaks.  A little different ratio mix in this batch from previous ones I did.
Next time I'll have to get the box and take it home instead of trying to stuff and mail it on the fly at the post office.  The box I was going to use needed tape which I didn't plan for so used one that was self sealing and therefore had lots of room that I could have stuffed more goodies.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 07, 2011, 04:39:13 AM

Awesome!  Thanks man!

Super Cayenne??   Good golly.........    I'll break out my hazmats before handling that.
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: classicrockgriller on September 07, 2011, 05:50:44 AM
Quote from: Gizmo on September 06, 2011, 09:11:48 PM

There is some of my pepper blend seasoning that has a mixture of Habanero, Super Cayanne and jalapeno.  Test for heat before using.   8)  CRG may remember the hotter version of this from our trip to Houston.


That will be a moment in my life I will never forget.  :o  :o  :'(
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: squirtthecat on September 07, 2011, 05:53:22 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 07, 2011, 05:50:44 AM
Quote from: Gizmo on September 06, 2011, 09:11:48 PM

There is some of my pepper blend seasoning that has a mixture of Habanero, Super Cayanne and jalapeno.  Test for heat before using.   8)  CRG may remember the hotter version of this from our trip to Houston.


That will be a moment in my life I will never forget.  :o  :o  :'(


Ok, my hazmats and a full face respirator..    :o
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: classicrockgriller on September 07, 2011, 05:58:50 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 07, 2011, 05:53:22 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 07, 2011, 05:50:44 AM
Quote from: Gizmo on September 06, 2011, 09:11:48 PM

There is some of my pepper blend seasoning that has a mixture of Habanero, Super Cayanne and jalapeno.  Test for heat before using.   8)  CRG may remember the hotter version of this from our trip to Houston.


That will be a moment in my life I will never forget.  :o  :o  :'(


Ok, my hazmats and a full face respirator..    :o


I got no warning and got a little too much. Couldn't catch my breathe.

That stuffs done ate a hole thru two plastic bottles. ;D
Title: Re: Santa Maria rub
Post by: Gizmo on September 07, 2011, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 07, 2011, 05:58:50 AM

I got no warning and got a little too much.

Ahhh, Now where are my witnesses.   :)