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The Best Santa Maria Tri Tip Sides for an Authentic BBQ

When it comes to Central Coast grilling, tri-tip is king—but no Santa Maria barbecue is complete without the proper sides. The right spread brings balance, variety, and that unmistakable local flavor. And at the heart of it all? A generous helping of santa maria tri tip sides, with pinquito beans leading the charge as the...

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Your Guide to Santa Maria Style BBQ Beans

No Santa Maria barbecue is truly complete without its most iconic side dish: Santa Maria style BBQ beans. While tri-tip grilled over red oak often gets the spotlight, these humble, creamy beans are just as essential to the authentic Central Coast experience. Made with a unique local variety known as pinquito beans, this dish delivers...

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Creating an Authentic Santa Maria BBQ Menu at Home

In the center of California’s Central Coast, you will find the Santa Maria Valley, home to a special type of cooking: Santa Maria barbecue. This goes beyond just a cooking style; it is a tradition deeply woven into the region’s ranching history. The hallmark of a true Santa Maria BBQ menu is simplicity—featuring premium-quality ingredients,...

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Pinquito Bean Chili Recipe Guide

Key Highlights Introduction Get ready to enjoy the tasty flavors of pinquito bean chili. In this guide, we will look at the amazing world of pinquito beans and how they improve a classic chili. These small beans come from the Santa Maria Valley in California. They add something special to your meal. Let’s begin a...

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Pinquito Bean Salad

There are so many great things about bean salads - they’re easy to prepare, economical, and rich in fiber and protein. This Pinquito Bean Salad is a great make-ahead dish that’s packed full of the fresh flavors of summer and makes a perfect side dish to any meal.

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Pinquito Bean Hummus

Bright red peppers and smoky, savory pinquito beans unite to form a perfect appetizer or snack. Serve with your favorite crudités, breads, or crackers.

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Easy Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans

This vegetarian pinquito beans recipe is a simple way to prepare traditional pinquito beans using only a few ingredients. Use as a savory, protein-rich side dish or even as an addition to a green salad.

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Pinquito Bean Soup

This hearty soup is warm and comforting, and chunks of browned linguica make it into a complete meal. It can easily be adjusted to appeal to vegetarians or vegans.

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Pinquito Bean Gratin

This side dish is exceptionally versatile, and makes a delicious accompaniment to any grilled or roasted meats. Crunchy breadcrumbs add crunch and texture to the beans and vegetables.

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Pinquito Bean Veggie Burger

Tapatio hot sauce and Susie Q's Brand collaborated on a a vegetarian burger recipe with pinquito beans. They may have just created the best veggie burger recipe - full of flavor and packed with protein.