An extensive collection of grilling guides for cooking outdoors and sometimes even inside!
Traditional Argentine Short Ribs: The Most Grilled Cut of Beef on Construction Sites When it comes to Argentine Asado, it’s not just about the fire, the friends, or the folklore—it’s also about the cuts of meat. While premium options like bife de chorizo or ojo de bife often steal the spotlight, there’s one humble, budget-friendly […]
Most grilling advice is either basic or flat-out wrong. Pressing burgers down with a spatula? Ruins the juices. Overhandling the meat? Toughens the texture. But one trick that actually works — and sounds too weird to be true — is placing an ice cube on your burger patty while grilling. Yes, really. An ice cube. […]
Flap steak doesn’t get the respect it deserves. It’s not flashy like ribeye or hyped like skirt steak. Hell, most people don’t even know what it is. But if you’re chasing big beef flavor without dropping half your paycheck, flap steak is your secret weapon. It’s forgiving, deeply marbled, and cooks in minutes—if you know […]
Most people butcher their brisket before they even light the fire—by buying the wrong cut. You can have the best smoker in the world, the finest wood, and a decades-old family rub, but none of it matters if you start with the wrong piece of meat. Brisket isn’t just brisket. There are different cuts, different […]
If you want to grill like a true asador, learning how to clean grill grates is non-negotiable. Trust me, I’ve seen too many promising Asados fall short simply because the grill wasn’t properly cleaned. Flavor gets compromised, meat sticks, and the entire experience loses its magic. In Argentina, we treat the parrilla like a sacred […]
Goat meat is fast becoming a favorite among grilling enthusiasts looking for unique flavors, alternative cuts, and leaner options. In the spirit of Argentine Asado, where Argentine tradition meets the grill, goat meat offers an alternative to more conventional choices. This guide will cover everything—from nutritional benefits to the best Goat cuts for your grill—so […]
Key Takeaways Most home cooks are ruining perfectly good steaks without even realizing it. They’re pulling grey, lifeless meat from their pans, wondering where they went wrong, and then convincing themselves it’s “still fine.” Spoiler: It’s not. Grey steak isn’t just an aesthetic issue—it’s a flashing warning sign that you’ve fundamentally misunderstood the cooking process. […]
I know we’ve all been there – we spend hours tending to that perfect fire, carefully grilling what you thought was a premium cut of meat, only to be rewarded with a steak that’s tougher than leather. But don’t hang up your asador (Argentine Asado!) tools just yet. In this guide, I’m spilling all my […]
Ever heard of the Maillard Reaction? It’s related to what happens behind the scenes when grilling the perfect asado: heat meets meat, transforming proteins and sugars into a tasty, golden-brown piece. This reaction is key to becoming a perfect asador, giving your meat that rich taste we all love. Understanding this process means you’ll be […]
If you’ve ever messed up a steak, and boy, have I messed up a few in the past, you know how frustrating it can be. Over the past 10 years, I have learned that there are 3 very common mistakes: I’ve got your back with some tips on how to avoid the three biggest steak-cooking […]
If you’re going to master the art of Argentine asado, you have to get to know achuras! From the crispy chinchulines to the more exotic morcilla, they bring unique flavors and textures to the grill. Having lived in Argentina for many years, I’ve come to appreciate the role achuras play in our Argentine asado tradition. […]
There’s something special about Argentine meat. If you’ve ever used Argentine beef to prepare your asados or simply cooking in the kitchen, you know what I mean, its unique in a way that’s hard to describe! But what exactly makes it so exceptional? As someone who has been living in Argentina for many years and […]
