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Santa Maria Grill Essential Add-Ons
Precision, Durability & Authentic Flavor
A Santa Maria BBQ Grill is the perfect tool for mastering open-fire cooking, offering a spacious grilling area ideal for everything from thick-cut steaks to delicate vegetables. Built for durability and performance, these grills feature an adjustable wheel system, allowing for precise heat control whether you’re searing over intense flames, smoking meats, or slow-roasting over embers.
Find Your Ideal Santa Maria Grill
Gaucholife offers a variety of Santa Maria grills, each designed to cater to different grilling preferences:
- Argentine Santa Maria Grill: This model features a traditional flat grilling surface with a lifting mechanism, allowing for precise heat control. It's ideal for those seeking a classic Argentine grilling experience.
- V-Shaped Grill Grates: Equipped with V-shaped grates, this grill directs grease away from the fire and into the grease tray, preventing flare-ups and ensuring even heat distribution.
- Stainless Steel Grate: Featuring a 304 stainless steel grate, this model offers enhanced durability and resistance to rust. The stainless steel surface ensures better heat retention and is easier to clean, making it suitable for those prioritizing longevity and low maintenance.
- Uruguayan Style: This versatile grill combines a slanted Santa Maria grill with an integrated griddle, allowing users to prepare traditional barbecues and dishes typically cooked on a flat surface, such as Uruguay's iconic chivito.
- Grill Set: This set includes a Santa Maria Grill and a brazier, allowing continuous ember production for precise heat control. Ideal for slow-roasting and searing, it ensures an authentic asado experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the point of a Santa Maria grill?
A Santa Maria grill is designed to provide superior heat control through an adjustable grate system. This system allows you to raise or lower the grill surface over an open fire, allowing you to sear meats at high temperatures or slow-cook them at lower heat levels. It is a perfect choice for those who enjoy traditional, wood-fired cooking with versatility and precision.
What is the difference between a Santa Maria grill and an Argentine grill?
While both grills use open-fire cooking, the key difference is their grate design and heat management. A Santa Maria grill features a height-adjustable grate, allowing for direct control over cooking temperatures. Argentine grills, on the other hand, have V-shaped grates that channel grease away from the fire, reducing flare-ups and enhancing heat distribution. Santa Maria grills are more suited for searing and grilling, while argentinian grills excel in slow cooking and smoking meats.
What is the best meat for a Santa Maria grill?
The most iconic cut for a Santa Maria grill is tri-tip, a flavorful and juicy beef cut that benefits from the grill's high-heat searing capabilities. Other great options include ribeye, tomahawk steaks, pork ribs, lamb chops, and whole chicken. Additionally, the grill’s adjustable grate makes it easy to cook vegetables and seafood to perfection.
Can you slow cook on a Santa Maria grill?
Yes! The adjustable grate system allows you to control the cooking temperature, making slow cooking possible. By raising the grill grate, you can cook meats at a lower temperature for extended periods, ensuring tenderness and rich, smoky flavors. This feature makes the Santa Maria grill ideal for slow-roasting meats like pork shoulder, brisket, or ribs.
How to assemble the Santa Maria Grill
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Customer reviews
Robert Snider
Las Vegas, US
Nice product
“I recently tried out my new outdoor couch grill and am thoroughly impressed with its performance and build quality. The grill is manufactured using high-quality steel, making it both sturdy and durable—perfect for withstanding outdoor elements. The design is both practical and sleek, blending seamlessly into any backyard setup while offering reliable grilling capabilities.
Paul Mahan
Perfect Grill for Open Flames
This grill was exactly what I wanted it to be. Fast shipping. East assembly. Worked perfectly. Cooking over an open flame gets you the flavor of smoking while allowing you to keep the meat rare if that’s what you are going for. And it’s much faster. One note only: I replaced the bolt and nut on the break for a Clevis pin, which won’t work it’s way out over time.
Pete Gerome
Cleveland, US
Awesome Grill
I’ve wanted a Santa Maria style grill for some time & this unit does not disappoint! Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Thank you!
Porter
Excellent quality!
Excellent quality! Very pleased.
Michael Miller
Olean, US
Pleasantly surprised
Good contact throughout the purchase. Delivered on time! Looks like a very good value/nice quality upon first inspection. Haven’t used it yet but looking forward to trying it out.
Doug Neigel
Toronto, CA
GREAT GRILL
This is a hard to find item. The cost and value are the best I can see on the market. Customer service was spot on, having a great time using this in our Canadian back yard.
Nadine Mardock
New Braunfels, US
Grill Set with Santa Maria Grill and Brazier
Richard Delgado
Houston, US
Grill Set with Santa Maria Grill and Brazier
This a superb grill and brazier. High qulity and 110% better than box store grills. Look no further.