Gaucho Life Blog

Flap Steak vs. Flank Steak vs. Vacio: What’s the Difference and How to Grill It Argentine Style

There’s nothing that brings two different cultures together quite like food, especially when it means gathering around a grill to share stories and laughter. Still, sometimes this is anything but s...

Santa Maria vs. Texas Style Barbecue: A Legends Duel

  The West Coast was built on metal: the gold that drew dreamers from everywhere, the railroads that carried them, and the grill grates that forged two of America’s iconic barbecue traditions. Thes...

How to Grill New York Strip Steak

Great food knows no borders. The New York Strip steak finds its soulful twin in Argentina’s bife de chorizo. This versatile cut carries two grilling traditions that come alive over fire: the commun...

Picanha: The Cut Americans Are Falling in Love With

Some cuts of beef have gained attention in recent years, and the world is a better place for it. Picanha is one of those cuts: lean, yet crowned with a beautiful fat cap that guarantees the juicy, ...

Pellet Grill vs Charcoal Grill: The Backyard BBQ Dilemma

There comes a day in every backyard cook’s life when a hard choice must be made: charcoal vs. pellet grills. It’s a crossroads! Moreover, one that could reshape the way you experience Sunday mornin...

The Duel of Wood-Fired Legends: Santa Maria vs. Gaucho Style

Outdoor grilling has been part of humanity’s DNA since the earliest days. Across continents, generations, and cultures, it has evolved into unique traditions of preparing and savoring fire-fueled m...

The Gaucho Life’s Beginner’s Guide to Grilling

Grilling is one of the oldest cooking methods, simple at its core, yet richer than it seems. All you need is fire, smoke, and a little patience to turn a meal into a celebration of fire-kissed flav...

Charcoal Grills 101: Beginner’s Guide

Charcoal grilling delivers unbeatable flavor and the reward of tending a live fire hands-on. Briefly, it turns even a simple backyard cookout into something memorable, timeless. Getting it right co...

How to Cook Ribs on a Santa Maria Grill

Cooked until the bone pulls back and the meat falls apart, fire-kissed ribs are a staple of American backyard cuisine. This cut lets you go beyond basic BBQ, creating a one-of-a-kind bite whether y...

The Hot Take: Smoker vs. Grill

Since the dawn of humanity, fire has been our lifeline. Sure, electricity has taken over most of our daily needs… but when it comes to cooking meat, nothing beats gear fueled by real flame. Yet eve...