OFFICE 805 925 2478
SALES 805 925 2585
BONIPAK PRODUCE INC
P.O. Box 5079
1850 W STOWELL ROAD
SANTA MARIA
CALIFORNIA
93456
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The original Santa Maria Barbecue has its roots in the early 1800's,
when local rancheros gathered each spring to help each other
brand calves. A Spanish style barbecue would be prepared by the
host as thanks to his vaqueros (America's first cowboys), family
and friends. A sumptuous feast that included beef barbecued over
a red oak fire, served with Poquito beans, bread, salsa and
homemade desserts became a popular event.
Today the Santa Maria Style Barbecue is a tradition that lives on in
both the ranching community and the neighborhoods of the Central
Coast. The people of the Santa Maria Valley have kept the tradition
alive by making this type of barbecue the center of all major events.
Simplicity is the key to the Santa Maria style barbecue. Thick cuts of
beef seasoned only with salt, pepper and a hint of garlic are cooked
over Santa Maria Valley red oak coals. Many say that this is the
secret to the distinctive flavor. The original cuts of meat were three
inches thick and weighed 3-4 pounds. Today, a smaller cut known
as tri-tip is more popular.
The side dishes are as much a part of the tradition as the meat.
Along with macaroni and cheese, a fresh green salad, toasted
French bread, salsa, coffee and a simple desert, Poquito beans
round out the meal.
Poquito beans are available in 1, 2 and 50 pound bags and can be
ordered on the Poquito beans website,
www.poquitos.com. Make
sure you try these truly unique beans with your next Santa Maria
barbecue.
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