Savory Basque-style garbanzo beans provide a hearty accompaniment to grilled tri-tip.: Food Photo : Appeal-Democrat

Tri-tip is king of the California grill

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Savory Basque-style garbanzo beans provide a hearty accompaniment to grilled tri-tip.

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Tri-tip is king of the California grill.

The South claims bragging rights to smoked pulled pork, and Texas holds the brisket as its holy barbecue grail. But in California, tri-tip roast is the king of the grill. And rightfully so. Locals know it as Santa Maria tri-tip, named after the small town on the Central Coast, where this . Read Tri-tip is king of the California grill...