Basco’s Santa Maria Seasoning is a tip of the hat to traditional Santa Maria style bbq with absolutely no preservatives. This style of bbq became famous in Central California where local ranchers would create Spanish style feasts to satisfy the hunger of their ranch hands. Bbqing meat over hot coals of red oak, native to the Santa Maria Valley along with the simple ingredients of salt, pepper and garlic, Santa Maria style bbq has become a style that can’t be beat.  Put on your cowboy hats and boots for this adventure with Basco’s Santa Maria Seasoning!