Alton Brown SCHOOLS me on Steaks!

[@InsensitiveLout]

As an engineer, Alton's approach of science plus the art of cooking really appealed to me. Good Eats was one of my absolute favorite shows from the 90s.

[@leedoss6905]

Me too.

[@majordddd]

Did you watch the good eats he did a few years ago?

[@leedoss6905]

@@majordddd Every one of them.

[@Philosjutsu]

I skip to the Part 4 "science section" of the home cook pro videos. You know the epicurious ones? Gives me the same vibes. I'm a biomedical engineer so the combination of biology + chemistry + other applied sciences make it interesting.

[@URGOVTNAME]

Freaking loved staying up late as a kid and catching reruns of that show on the food network.

[@rhekman]

Alton Brown has said his inspiration for Good Eats was Julia Child, meets Mr. Wizard, meets Monty Python. And I have to say, he nailed it. Also props to his wife for not just letting Alton complain about early 90s cooking shows, and pushing him to go to cooking school, ditch his job directing TV commercials and make a cooking show of his own.

[@plumber1874]

Then he left her

[@rhekman]

@@plumber1874 About half of US marriages end in divorce. Alton & DeAnna were married over 20 years, and I haven't heard either one speak ill of each other. Nothing I'm aware of worth cancelling him over.

[@plumber1874]

@@rhekman I didn't say cancel him you mentioned the sacrifices she made and she proved the saying the no good deed shall go unpunished

[@joshschneider9766]

AnD you saw the guy who voices Krieger in archer get his on air start too.

[@joshschneider9766]

​@@plumber1874the divorce was mutual and peaceful and they regard each other with kind affection to this day. He didn't just leave her. Stop spewing garbage about people when there's clear evidence to the contrary. Both have literally said so in multiple interviews

[@BasilDaAuraChef]

I grew up watching Alton Brown on Good Eats, made me realize from a young age that I had an interest in cooking and food science. Good Eats was like the Bill Nye the Science Guy of cooking, he not only explained the recipes but also their history and the science behind them.

[@Sniperboy5551]

That’s why I love Chef Jean-Pierre. I grew up watching Good Eats and Chef JP is the only KZbin chef who truly explains every aspect of cooking a dish.

[@BasilDaAuraChef]

@@Sniperboy5551 I actually just subbed to Chef Jean-Pierre recently, found a video he made on spaghetti carbonara.

[@Sniperboy5551]

@BasilDaChefcario You’ll love him, I promise!

[@ifif5168]

And Alton brown isn’t a piece of garbage

[@BasilDaAuraChef]

@@ifif5168 I love Alton Brown honestly. He's the reason I decided to pursue being a chef in the first place so I owe him that at least.

[@semperfidelis271]

a collab with Alton Brown is a must.

[@riuphane]

Hell yes

[@genHawkeye]

mate that would be so cool

[@RoninDosho]

Agreed

[@aaroncoffman88]

Absolutely

[@canadafirst8985]

Do they call it Guga eats?

[@Adam_K_W]

I met Alton at a book signing in Tampa many years ago. The place was flat out swamped with people and he stayed until he met every single fan! By the time we got close to my place in line, it was getting late. They kindly asked the remaining fans not to ask for any personalization in order to expedite the remaining autographs. I will admit that I couldn’t help myself so I asked Mr. Brown to write “Skirt Steak Rules!”, which he did with a big grin as he said “Skirt Steak DOES RULE”. Alton is the G.O.A.T.!

[@mcaidanwolf1771]

After watching this, I desperately want an Alton Guga collab since they're both so passionate about food. I think they would have great conversations.

[@TheBigburcie]

I can see it happening.

[@ohn9431]

I'm rewatching good eats rn!

[@cocodojo]

it'd be funny if the guys are like "Guga... what's going on, what's happening, you said there's an experiment today, but these dishes looking mighty sus..." Guga : "And today's experiment, can the guys tell which one is a Guga steak and which one is a Good Eats steak, let's begin" Angel : Yo, Guga... why's there yogurt on my steak? Guga : "Don't question it, I just want your brutal, honest opinions, now its time to dig in..."

[@Jake481992]

So glad you finally reviewed an Alton Brown video, he's one of the few people in the Cooking Industry I love to watch on a regular basis, because while not all of his videos are perfect, they're incredibly informative, and you learn so much from them, especially if you have a knack for cooking whatever food he's got going on. Not to mention, he's actually an incredibly nice guy, and really enjoys taking the time to properly teach people, and won't yell at you if you make a mistake, instead he'll just help you fix your mistake(s), and tell you what to do next time to improve on the/those mistake(s).

[@NMRH258]

3:39 Does Guga know that's a Full Metal Jacket reference?

[@Philosjutsu]

Oh no Guga kinda looks like private pile. haha. Guga more handsome though :)

[@MrVovansim]

Ha, came here to say this. Didn't seem like it 😂

[@Luke-we9gj]

I was looking for this comment. Yea that was a Robert Lee Urmee Full Metal Jacket reference.

[@jamesturner44]

without me, my grill is useless. Without my grill I am useless. 😂

[@Sniperboy5551]

@Philosjutsu I hope he doesn’t end up like Pvt. Pyle…

[@St0rm301]

I think what I've always loved about Alton Brown is he's an everyman. He isn't a Michelin starred chef that went through culinary school, and spent 20 years in professional kitchens and is now sharing his techniques with us. He's just a normal guy who does a few hours of research, maybe a little trial and error and then films an episode about what he found out. It's the same way I'd go about cooking the best meal I can to show off for my family, and that's why I relate to him so easily. It's why we all love Guga too, we aren't trying to be professional chefs, just the best home cooks we can be.

[@popemon7608]

Well, he did actually go to Culinary School, he just didn't really spend much time in a professional kitchen before he made the jump to TV. Mind you, that was always part of the plan in going to Culinary School, since he had a background in video production (he did the videography for one of R.E.M's music video for "The One I Love" for instance)

[@riuphane]

Alton Brown and Kenji Lopez-Alt are the reason i got into perfecting technique. Understanding the science behind the food and the reason things work out don't work and why we do them is what turned me into the foodie I am today. So glad to see you watching him and hope to see him watching you or even a collab in the future!

[@Sniperboy5551]

Chef Jean-Pierre for me. I enjoy the French technique… and the copious amounts of butter.

[@grendelum]

long ago when i asked the butcher for skirt steak his eyes lit up… he had 10lbs he sold me for $2. i miss those days.

[@stevend.bumgarner6134]

Bruh I remember all the nights we ate it for dinner, I got sick of it we had it so much. Imagine the audacity

[@XANDOAndy]

There was an old episode of Good Eats about cooking steak that my dad studied to perfect his technique. My dad is a very good home cook, but his steaks are incredible now. Alton Brown is a beloved name in our family.

[@daianspahava8279]

Alton is my favorite, hell I watched him from food network, and even KZbin for his humor and his personality are my favorites, I love his style and he taught me a lot about cooking alongside Gordon Ramsay and my Filipino grandma

[@nalinshukla5413]

He's your favorite hell?

[@daianspahava8279]

@@nalinshukla5413 I meant to put a comma after favorite to mean like, Hell I watched him from food network to KZbin since my young days as a curious teen wanting to cook

[@jack5300]

Thanks for the clickbait. Thought Alton actually directly addressed you

[@aNinjaBaseballBatman]

Pin this!

[@PotentialNrgy]

This 1000%

[@Sniperboy5551]

Alton is the guy who got me into cooking! I watched Good Eats as a kid all the time when it was past my bedtime, he’s the best! I’d always fall asleep to Food Network. I’d get hungry and then get tired.

[@balkamp8888]

Alton is the only cook I've ever seen in concert 😂

[@dmoosejr]

I wanted to go see him so bad but I couldn't get away. How was it?

[@RoninXDarknight]

@@dmoosejr Took my dad to see him a handful of years ago now when he was out on tour. Was an absolute blast.

[@jonathantopal7372]

I dropped a Dalstrong knife on my foot a year ago. It went right through and stuck into the laminate floorboards beneath. Incredibly sharp, definitely recommend. Urgent care said it was a narrow and clean cut, barely any scar. Good stuff.

[@RoninDosho]

Alton was the "Harold McGee" of The Food Network, back in those days (90's). Still my favorite food TV personality. That was filmed back when he had hair. Back then, grills hadn't developed into the refined things they are now. You should get Alton on the Show.

[@JintoLin]

Guga and Alton on the same video never expected this but great to for the younger folk to discover the greatness that is Alton Brown.

[@Joe_Murphy-REV_Realty]

Love me some Guga!!! Alton Brown was the FIRST Food Network chefs that I watched ALL the time! He is unquestionably the O.G.!!

[@lisapop5219]

The part about the grill is part of the rifleman's creed or the creed of the United States Marine Corps.

[@narcolepticchihuahuaproduc1801]

Alton Brown is, and always has been, incredible!! Love this guy!! Thanks for spreading the word even more Guga!! But he way, he was a director of photography for music videos (The One I Love: REM). His innovations for filming and practical visual aids in cooking shows was really phenomenal!!

[@joeykong94]

Between my father being a Chef when I was a kid and watching Alton is what got me into cooking iv made so many of his recipes and they have all been so good

[@Attak420]

Two of my favorite chefs! Great video and thank you both for inspiring people to cook ! Myself included, good eats taught me so much and now Guga is just awesome in the modern KZbin days ! Thanks , side note go vote 💙

[@GordonGordon]

Oh yeah. Alton Brown!!! He's easily the smartest person in any kitchen. But he won't rub your face in it. His COVID home cooking series was fun.

[@RoninXDarknight]

I've been using his method of cooking rice & popcorn from that series ever since. Turns out amazing every time.

[@expertagentinsurance3934]

Gosh, I love Alton Brown. Such a classic video to review. Thx Guga

[@robschaller9061]

2 zone cooking is an ABSOLUTE MUST. Indirect cooking and the ability to seer quickly(direct) and finish with indirect he is absolutely a must. The only allowance in this case is with the fact that you are only looking to seer it but NOT A FAN of not having zone cooking. The extra zone isn't just for the steak you can cook breads, veggies and other sides in that indirect zone.

[@usmcbigb368]

@Guga that's an adaptation from the Marine Corp's Riflemen's creed. This is my rifle, there are many like it but this is mine. If you watch the movie Full Metal Jacket, you'll see them reciting this creed, but it's way way older than that.

[@jestucker2268]

one of my favorite moments was when my wife bought me an advance copy of one of Alton's cook books, and arranged for me to meet him and get it signed, I loved meeting him, he's a very genuine person... he's also a lot shorter than you expect.

[@dfaour1977]

i've been starting to appreciate the Tri-Tip its a great cut of beef, affordable, and very flavourful, and if you cook it sous vide... sooo tender

[@stephenzajonc4766]

Alton Brown got me into cooking years and years ago. I loved his educational and fun approach to it… not just - do this and then this and then that.

[@Sniperboy5551]

I used to fall asleep to Food Network as a kid and Good Eats was always my favorite show. Alton Brown is a legend.

[@stephenzajonc4766]

@@Sniperboy5551 I will watch something just because he is in it because of Good Eats.

[@Gh0stH0stTwenty2-2s]

The world would be better if we all had a friend like Guga. Your team and family are blessed!

[@Hortonscakes]

I never buy a boxed brownie mix because of this guy! I use Alton's brownie recipe exclusively. There is nothing better! And the reason I love you Guga is that I have always done a dry brine on steaks! I've had chef friends fight me on this, but I stand my ground. I only buy good quality steaks, and they deserve the best treatment.

[@rogercameron6912]

Alternatively, I'm not afraid to use cake mixes thanks to Alton Brown! 😂 But fr, Alton's just the person that needed to review Guga's methods just to run them through the scientific ringer.

[@jamesregovich5244]

That brownie recipe is ridiculous. I love making it, it’s like an emulsion of butter and cocoa powder.

[@Hortonscakes]

@jamesregovich5244 to each their own I guess. His recipe has never failed me.

[@ThatGuyYouveKnown]

I love this guy because you dont need to be told hes an expert. Idk him. But tje way he talks and explains lets me know he is knowledgeable. He explains the science and everything. I really enjoyed his steak vid here and i want to find him on KZbin after this.

[@joed5410]

"if your cooking a wagu..." Your the only one cooking wagu guda. We poor out here and can't afford 100+ dollar a pound meat

[@patrickmoore5317]

I would love to see you and Alton Brown collaborate. Don't know if it's possible, but I think you'd have fun.

[@haros2868]

"My new cameraman S C H O O L S M E on hiw to cook.!!"

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

I remember watching that show, he had such a great show we even went to see him when he had a live show. He’s very funny and a great story teller. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@whitediggity]

ABs first porterhouse video changed my steak game forever. I also use his thanksgiving Turkey technique every year.

[@SilverFoxCooking]

Love Alton! He the OG of cooking everything and the science behind it. Good Eats was a great series. Thanks for reviewing one of his videos!

[@GuitarAnthony]

Alton Brown is the only chef scientist I trust 100%

[@Timmycoo]

Lol I never equate Alton with steak but I love the ending part where he jokes about putting it with some grilled veggies OR just stay there and eat it. Skirt steak is one of the more affordable (still) cuts that I enjoy buying because it works with everything.

[@Bitts8142]

As many have said, Alton Brown opened up the world of cooking for me. His way of explaining the technique and understanding what's happening during the cooking process just appealed to me and made me think I could actually do it.

[@david3199]

3:34 guga is practicing for the glug glug 9000

[@Poetftw]

Yea that was crazy

[@electronsauce]

I 100% agree that the flank / skirt steak is the tastiest portion of the cow. One thing I seem to be alone on though is I actually like the chewiness. Its like tasty tasty beef gum. Never ending beef gobstopper. Anyone w/ me? Also lime + salt is the best way to season it

[@everymankitchen]

Try orange with the lime next time. Super good

[@electronsauce]

@@everymankitchen Will do 100% and report back

[@DarkMatter1992]

6:35 LG: "Let me sing you the song of my people"

[@temporamen]

I remembered watching his skirt steak technique as a child on Good Eats. It's been my go to method ever since.

[@soteriamediaproductions6165]

Lots of engineers on here. I’m a welder. I fix/re-do what engineers do and make them look good. Sorry, old welders joke. I loved Good Eats! If The Galloping Gourmet and Bill Nye the Science Guy had a baby, it’d be Alton Brown.

[@zay-lias]

6:06 NOOOOOOOOOO

[@CarlGorn]

Loved how Alton paraphrased a quote from Full Metal Jacket.

[@mrfriendly9956]

I like your mention of best practice for the grill, high heat and low heat side. This was of course not necessarily the intent of Mr.Brown’s content, which was awesome! He showed a different approach but really appreciate your tips and coverage Guga!

[@borgmardunkleson2225]

I have done this and it is now *my* favpirite way to cook steak. Works decently for other steaks too.

[@coryhickman4491]

Ok here we go Buy your skirt steak tenderized first Sear at high heat Add kraft original and slice like he said pinky size Wrap in heavy foil and put in oven at 225 for 2-3 hours Tortilla Meat Pico Cheese Enjoy

[@absolutesoul2860]

i started dry brining my meat a while ago and it really enhances the flavor! I usually salt it between 3 to 5 hours before starting to cook, but even just 1 hour makes a huge difference

[@reddogdude]

FYI - the "...there are many like it but this one is mine." quote is from the US Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed. It was coined during WWII and, obviously, refered to a Marine's rifle. I think most non-Marines were exposed to it in the Full Metal Jacket movie. Everyone seems to use it because everyone seems to like it. Hopefully, the fact that you now know more about the quote will increase your enjoyment of it.

[@hdunalaska]

Good eats is a big reason I can cook a meal today and have continued on to channels like guga’s

[@sherriemoon703]

Alton’s personal channel during quarantine has a Mexican street corn recipe that I will hands down recommend as the best.

[@ssaraccoii]

Koshering is a similar process, using quite a bit more salt. It’s intended to draw out blood, but also creates a surface hostile to bacteria.

[@mess4success]

Alton Brown is the GOAT. Such a great chef and personality.

[@phosoup1540]

Guga being amazed at Alton making a play on the phrase from the marines lol. Guga go watch full metal jacket!

[@BillLambert]

Alton is the dude who finally allowed me to "get" cooking. I needed the scientific background to have it make sense in my head.

[@dyingbreed7740]

I’ve had this video of Alton’s saved for years. Love his videos. Glad to see you feel the same.

[@billm9775]

i cook it like this, and add a little key lime juice and a couple pats of butter to it just before wrapping. The charcoal adds a little different flavor than using the grill, plus its kinda fun.

[@CornpopBadDude]

Skirt is my favorite. And it used to be more than just affordable, it was a "throw away" cut. Destined for the grinder.

[@TheModeRed]

Alton is definitely a hero!

[@munkeycrew2111]

Alton is literally why I started cooking. I consider him a GOAT, maybe not the, but one of!!

[@jaimeg819]

“This is my rifle, there are many files but this one is mine” Full Metal Jacket but “grill” works too

[@patrickpfingsten9819]

This video is a great reminder that Alton Brown is a professional and Guga is a guy with a grill and a funny accent.

[@Bigmiquimby]

I was REALLY hoping I was clicking on an Alton Brown/Guga collab. PLEASE make it happen!

[@Gundumb_guy]

This video in particular is what influenced me to cook with charcoal as I was a young man! I wanted to recreate this technique so I went out and did it. And doing so sparked a life long enjoyment of cooking and grilling meats. Good Eats was a favorite show of mine as a kid and I have the utmost respect for him and his views on food.

[@kcstott]

He also shows a way to sear a steak with the charcoal chimney and does a two heat zone cook. that's the way I love my steak to be cooked. and I pull mine off the grill when they hit 125-130 degrees and wrap in foil and let them rest. they carry over to 130-135 and are a perfect med rare.

[@chriscraig3592]

This Good Eats clip was one of my first steak cooking lessons. I still like using this method for outside skirt, but I run a blower over the lump coals right before adding the meat to ensure the coals are white hot. Approximately 1.5 min on each side.

[@CornpopBadDude]

I never put the steaks directly on the coals. I do however often put the (thin) steaks on a small cold grill grate that's resting off the grill, then place said grate INSIDE the grill and directly on red hot coals. Separating the meat and coals by a couple of millimeters.

[@josepharmstrong1788]

Of all the Skirt Steak cooking techniques, this is hands down my favorite.

[@Mentatstrategy]

Wow - I can't believe how much information is in this video - I can't wait to grill my next steaks!

[@salvatory2012]

I see why you enjoy his videos he's pretty funny thx Guga

[@ironman44320]

Truth is leaving food out for 2 hours from the refrigerator won't give it enough time to reach room temperature, but it will allow it to reach a temperature in which bacteria can begin to grow, the 40 degree range. So in leaving it out your change the temp from the low 30s to the low 40s, which is not a huge difference when you're going to be heating it to at least 125

[@michaelraphael2160]

We used to use the caveman technique when we were car camping. Just through it right on the coals. But Guga does make a good point about the maillard reaction.

[@78lfrawley]

I must say I have been watching your vids for a few years and I have to thank you. My wife refuses to eat steak anywhere else than at home. You helped me learn how to cook a great steak. However I would like to know, what grill do you use? I have similar looking grill only my grate does not spin quite like yours. I have 2 charcoal troughs I use in the center and then move the meat to the edges to finish cooking. It would be easier if I had a grate that spun like yours. Love your content, keep up the hard work!

[@Gundumb_guy]

Wwwhhhhhat!? Guga has his own as seen on tv stuff!? 😂😂 who would of thought I would see the day when I could get a Guga product from Walmart!? Amazing

[@bboyshotty]

GBD! He was a major reason i ended up getting into culinary just from the spark he started while i was a kid ..AAND the video you plaayed was one of my favs from him lol. Too bad skirt isnt cheap anymore

[@TheWilkReport]

Alright, Guga, I bought all your products. The marinating kit, I'm going to be brutally honest with you. It did its job, but it does retain the scent of the marinade even after washing. I recommend using glass instead of plastic, as plastic can leech chemicals into food and it also absorbs odors. Glass doesn't do this nearly as much. Just my two cents. I haven't tried the burger press yet, but I plan to next weekend.

[@ask230]

3:40 Full Metal Jacket

[@forkittens]

if guga catches us... we'll be in a world of steaks.... .....i...am...in a world.. of steaks...

[@thomasskywalker8893]

Love the “Full Metal Jacket”quote that Guga thought Alton made up! “This is my gun, there are many like it but this one is mine”

[@jesseburli1572]

Letting the steak warm up helps.. for a nice evenly cooked medium center.. too cold of a center and it will turn grey beneath the crust and around the medium rare part..i prefer the look of a crust with evenly cooked medium rare all the way through..

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

If you haven’t seen when Alton was honest enough to go back and review his old episodes, check them out. He debunked many of his original cooking theories and explained in exquisite detail why he was wrong.

[@undampedmule]

There are sooo many reasons I love this video.

[@seraphuziel]

I still do his chimney starter trick and its amazing!! love that dude BTW your dryer sounds like my neighborhood ice cream truck :D

[@BabyMakR]

9:38 cooking dead animal on dead tree is the only recipe you need. I personally prefer to low and rotisserie over actual wood, but charcoal is OK as too.

[@Jeegus21]

Alton was doing this like 20 years ago, of course we have learned more now. He set the way on food science.

[@courtneydavis6718]

Yeah you definitely had me thinking Alton addressed you directly but he did not. You got me

[@eranshachar9954]

"I watch this guy all the time." I can say the same when I am watching you Guga. You are my inspiration and I made a compound Butter with your seasoning SPG turned out fantastic. I like this guy he has a sense of humor which is great. Say Guga- Can I buy your cooking book in my country? Or is it not for sale outside of the US?

[@lofomuses]

already knew the 'Guga Foods' channel, but just discovered this 'Guga' channel, today. Also discovered that we own the same dryer.

[@davidtruong3008]

Coincidentally, this was the only Alton Brown video that I ever watched a long time ago. I was interested in cooking fajitas and tough cuts of meat.

[@AbleDefenseUS]

"BBQ Season?" What's that? *Laughs in Arizona*

[@CaffinatedCoffee]

I love Alton Brown, and Guga! I'd love to see more "Guga Reviews".

[@Zer0_._]

I grew up watching Good Eats. I remember this episode. It was a good one.

[@rustyknives9681]

This grill is mine". Good full metal jacket reference

[@claytongross5657]

Good Eats was an absolutely amazing show and it was all because of Alton😊

[@mikepaulus4766]

I did the skirt steak directly on coals once. After that I used a cast iron skillet upside down over the coals.