California Barbecue Beans (Santa Maria Style) Recipe

One of my most viewed recipe is the Santa Maria Style Tri-tip. My husband and I loved it when we first tasted it as we were passing through the town of Santa Maria, California. In an issue of Cook's Country, I found a a recipe about Santa Maria and their special style of BBQ. The article included the tri-tip, beans and salsa-- and how to easily recreate that nice smoky flavor that Santa Marian's accomplish.. The traditional way is to grill this cut of meat over dry oak; we use our Weber and soaked wood chips. I was so excited to make it, and it's become a grilling favorite in our home.

Craig has done a nice sear on this cut of meat. He's doing a great job grilling!

Beans are an essential side dish, whenever I make…