Firing up the smoker as often as I do has its consequences. Namely, I end up with ridiculous amounts of smoked meat jockeying for refrigerator space with random long-forgotten condiments. Of course, this is one of those proverbial “first world” problems that I should be abundantly grateful to have. In any case, it is a…
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Smoked Santa Maria Style Tri-tip
In the U.S., Santa Maria Style tri-tip is something of a West coast regional specialty. This cut of beef used to be destined for the meat grinder to become part of your next burger, but since discovering its beefy flavor and tender flesh (when sliced thinly against the grain), the tri-tip has been a favorite…