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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...

Tri-Tip on Santa Maria Grill: 101 guide

Some things simply belong together: bread and butter, salt and pepper, and a fine tri-tip and a Santa Maria grill. Because when you come across California’s cut, the best you can do is honor tradit...

How to Keep Grill Grates from Rusting

One morning, you step outside, coffee in hand, and there it is: your beautiful, beloved grill… rusted. It didn’t happen overnight, of course, but it feels like it did. And just like that, you’re lo...