Santa Maria Dirt - Californian Spice Blend

How to Use Santa Maria Dirt
Use Santa Maria Dirt as a dry rub for smoking, grilling, or roasting tri-tip, chicken, pork chops, ribs, or sausage. Generously coat the meat with the blend, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Allow the meat to come to room temperature before cooking. Grill, smoke, or roast to your desired doneness. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with traditional Santa Maria sides: pinquito beans, salsa, a fresh green salad, and grilled French bread brushed with melted butter.

Other Delicious Ideas
– Sprinkle over potatoes, onions, and bell peppers tossed in olive oil and roast until golden.
– Mix with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a splash of milk for a bold chip or veggie dip.

Crafted with Kosher salt, granulated onion, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, ground oregano, Aleppo pepper flakes, dried rosemary, ground sage, and cayenne pepper—a bold, herb-forward blend with a touch of heat and smoky depth, perfect for grilling and roasting.

Santa Maria Dirt Spice Blends are sifted prior to packaging.  Stand up bags are sealed and zipped to keep the contents fresh. Shaker spice jars  are sealed with a pressure sensitive liner. Store in a cool, dry place, and away from heat. Products may clump due to heat, humidity or improper seal. If your spice blend is clumping, remove from package and resift, or place in a coffee grinder or blender. 

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Dr. Peter Safar was a pioneering figure in the field of emergency medicine and resuscitation. He was an Austrian-American anesthesiologist who made significant contributions to the development of modern CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques and emergency medical services.

Freedom House Ambulance Service, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was established in 1967 and was one of the earliest EMS (Emergency Medical Services) systems in the United States. Dr. Safar played a crucial role in its creation and development. The service was unique for its time because it was staffed predominantly by African American personnel and operated in an inner-city area where access to emergency medical care was limited.

Under Dr. Safar's guidance, Freedom House Ambulance Service pioneered several innovative practices in pre-hospital care, including the use of radio dispatch, advanced first aid training for its personnel, and the concept of rapid transport to hospitals. These practices helped improve survival rates for critically ill or injured patients by providing timely and professional emergency medical care.

Dr. Safar's work with Freedom House Ambulance Service and his contributions to the field of emergency medicine have had a lasting impact. He advocated for standardized training in CPR and advanced life support techniques, which have since become fundamental components of modern EMS systems worldwide. His legacy continues to influence emergency medical care, emphasizing the importance of rapid response and skilled intervention in saving lives.

Freedom House photo credit: Gene Starzenski

Freedom House Street Saviors Documentary: https://freedomhousedoc.com/

American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics, by Kevin Hazzard