I tried Guga's Steak method

Watch how Guga Foods steak methods compare to traditional cooking. See the exact process for grilling and smoking a perfect steak. If you want to master the best steak methods, this video breaks down the specific workflow used to achieve professional results at home. We follow the process from the initial open flame sear to the final smoke, showing you how to manage heat and flavor development for a steak that is cooked perfectly from edge to edge. Whether you are an aspiring home cook or an experienced pitmaster, understanding these steak cooking techniques helps you elevate your own backyard setup. We examine how grilling steak over an open flame interacts with the secondary smoking phase to create a superior crust and texture. Subscribe for weekly cooking breakdowns, and tell us in the comments if you prefer grilling or smoking your meat. 🔥 Discover the ultimate BBQ RECIPES at https://pitmasterx.com 🔥 Get your PitmasterX SEASONING, SMOKER & GEAR 👉 https://shop.pitmasterx.com ________________________________________________________________________ 💪 BIG THANKS TO OUR VIDEO SPONSORS ▶️ NAPOLEON GRILLS: https://www.napoleon.com/ ▶️ CHEFSTEMP: https://www.chefstemp.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The Internet’s Ultimate Steak Master (Better than Ramsay?) 00:46 - Uncovering Guga’s Hidden 3-Year-Old Tutorial 01:01 - Splitting the Kettle: Hot vs. Cold Zone Setup 01:40 - Sourcing the Rare "Bife de Tira" Cut 02:31 - Why You Should Never Preheat Your Grill Grates 03:03 - The 4-Sided Sear: Perfect Crust Without Charring 03:54 - The Grate Rotation Trick to Save Your Meat 04:21 - Guga’s Secret Rub-Infused Compound Butter Hack 04:57 - Managing Flare-ups (When to flee the fire) 05:22 - Crust-First Philosophy: Why Color Comes Before Cooking 06:09 - The Doneness Debate: Guga’s 57°C vs. My 52°C Target 06:44 - The Fuel Trap: Why Hot Kettles Fail at Indirect Cooking 07:08 - Guga’s Secret Pause: The Mid-Cook Rest 07:36 - Reverse Sear vs. Crust First (Which actually wins?) 08:08 - The Pull-Probe Trick to Track True Core Temp 09:08 - The Resting Equation: How to Know When It’s Ready 09:18 - Taste Test & Verdict: Why It Beats Gordon Ramsay 10:19 - Outro & Outtakes ________________________________________________________________________ 🔥 FOLLOW PITMASTERX YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BBQpitma... Facebook:   / bbqpitmasterx   Instagram:   / pitmasterx   TikTok:   / pitmasterx   ________________________________________________________________________ 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/pWhWl ________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: #BBQ #PitmasterX #Grilling #Barbecue