Steak Experiment - FROZEN Steak vs FRESH Steak - Which is BEST?

After many requests this week. I tested FROZEN steak VS FRESH steak! Which one is best grilled? For this experiment I used PRIME New York Strips and I cooked the frozen steak traditional and the fresh steak I used the reversed seared method. This steak experiment was requested by many of my subscribers and I did this test for you guys.
HOW TO COOK A FROZEN STEAK
- 1. Sear the the frozen steak
- 2. Cook it slow @ (250°F / 120°C) until you reach core temp of (135°F / 57°C)
- 3. Rest for 5-8 minutes and enjoy.
HOW TO COOK A REVERSE SEAR STEAK
- 1. Cook it slow @ (250°F / 120°C) until you reach core temp of (115°F / 46°C)
- 2. Sear steak, when searing is happening steak will reach its final temp of (135°F / 57°C)
- 3. Rest for 5-8 minutes and enjoy.
* INGREDIENTS * I used for this Steak Experiment
2 Prime New York Strips
Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to taste.
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[@GugaFoods]

What is up everyone. The proper way to cook a frozen steak is the traditional way. NOT REVERSE SEAR. If you reverse, the steak will defrost and loose the purpose of being frozen in the first place (which is edge to edge doneness). That's how everyone that says cooking a frozen steak does! So I tested it out against reverse sear method. If you are commenting that they should be cook the same, its because you are not familiar with how others cook a frozen steak. And as you saw the results by you not knowing how, you are doing it the RIGHT WAY! Frozen steaks belong in the FREEZER!

[@XenuGS2]

Guga Foods just cook the control steak the traditional method so you have a fair comparison!

[@OohzyJohnDow]

What a nonsense content! The only place for a frozen steak is in the freezer!! Defrost it first and prepare the same or simply don't do it. Next time I get suggested such nonsense I will not only block you but report you for wasting my time! 😉

[@GugaFoods]

OohzyJohnDow I agree with you 100% you should tell the people that says FROZEN steaks are the best, THEY ARE OUT OF THEIR MIND! and they should be ARRESTED FOR THIS MADNESS!!!!!

[@patrickevans4519]

Love your videos brother god bless

[@user-ep2we1hw8v]

Guga Foods but why don’t you use the same way to cook it? As you said reverse searing is better comparing the traditional one.

[@splashor6361]

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[@asinx5035]

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[@thepeach4638]

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[@Diek454]

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[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

The proof of the steak is in the eating.

[@dandersonhsd]

@@ChunkyMonkaayyy not when he botched the experiment....

[@TheGrandSlayer]

Great vid guga! Love your family. Your son and nephew are gonna be master chefs some day😂

[@GugaFoods]

Thanks I appreciate that very much.

[@sweetbabe-zf5zf]

My mans just has the money to experiment with expensive steaks lol

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[@luisfal1]

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[@tommarquez1980]

Guga thanks for this video. You show us what is cooking all about: techniques, trial and error, but fundamentally fun and sharing with the people you love. I can almost feel like I’m at your table!

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[@guccioreo5360]

Finally someone noticed

[@kingrob9993]

Don't forget the "and well see you on the next adventure" lol

[@XenuGS2]

To have a real comparison you should use the same method of cooking for both steaks

[@Xardaras]

Exactly, this test doesn't show anything now :/

[@GugaFoods]

If you do that, what is the purpose of cooking a frozen steak? The reason you cook a steak frozen is to get edge to edge doneness. Cooking it reverse sear will thaw out the steak making this experiment invalid for everyone that says cooking a steak froze is better than a thawed steak.

[@ExaltedDuck]

Guga did it tight. In terms of time and effort, reverse sear sear is pretty much the same as traditional sear. In terms of quality of output reverse sear is better than traditional sear. I think he's done that test before so no need to repeat it. It might have been interesting to see if frozen vs non frozen traditional sear would make much difference but in the end if reverse seared fresh steak is better than both, it doesn't matter.

[@XenuGS2]

Guga Foods i only want to point out that, in this case, to have a fair comparison between different starting steaks you should use the same method of cooking or at least say why you choose a different one. I think this is the point a lot of comments are about, a more "scientific" approach. Anyway thanks for your videos :)

[@Impostleable]

You're missing the point. Even if that's the method usually used for frozen steaks, using two different methods for two different steaks means you don't know what is the reason for the results. Is it the cooking method that made it taste like X? Or is it the fact that is was frozen? You don't know. It's basic experiment design. Change ONE variable.. that way you know its the the ONE change that made A different from B.

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

Very cool!! It's great to see the whole family involved!!

[@Serewrangler]

Great job guys. Love watching your videos. Like the mythbusters of steak! You guys are great, keep it up!

[@GugaFoods]

Thanks I appreciate that very much.

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[@derekspace]

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[@mcchuggernaut9378]

Hey, Guga my man, the reason the seasoning stuck to the frozen steak is because salt lowers the freezing point of water quite a bit. We use salt treatment here in the north east U.S. to de-ice roads. As soon as that salt hits the meat you get a layer of below-standard-freezing-temp but now liquid water gluing the seasoning down. And water has a massive amount of heat capacitance, making it an amazing insulator, which is why you should always let steak come up to room temperature before cooking. It really helps even cooking. In fact, I would be willing to bet that placing a steak in a slow, gentle warmer for a few hours before bringing it to actual safe cooking temps would produce a more consistent-throughout cooked steak. I would love to see you try it, might make a good video!

[@williamblankenship8108]

I absolutely enjoy your steak videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am a steak lover and I love learning the details that you provide to all of us viewers and what I like best is you include your family and friends in your videos. The only thing better than steak is steak and family! Much respect to you sir!

[@Blakehx]

Real men always bite off more than we can chew! Love it! Great stuff as always, thanks!

[@GallaghersGrub]

Another great vid. Entertaining and informative. Excellent job.

[@overkillonslash]

i completely agree with you, I prefer the fresh reverse sear method too. I find Cooking frozen steak also usually makes it more watery than usual, which dilutes the flavor of the meat.

[@davidrosso6975]

Thx for this experiment! It's useful for all of us! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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[@CastIronCooking]

*Steaks turned out awesome! Watching you guys eat that steak makes me so hungry, I’m going to have to cook one up myself!*

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I love it how he says Number A xD

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I love your interaction with your boy. Family is awesome, thanks for having a wholesome channel!

[@GugaFoods]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that.

[@JuniorMazerati]

I would like this video a hundred times if I could. It's awesome how you make your family and friends participate in your experiment and KZbin journey.

[@jacobestrada8165]

I love how when it's just Guga and Angel, Guga stops angel from eating more, but with the son there, Angel and Dylan just devoured that steak.

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I love the number B. Youre an inspiration guga!

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"Number A " So wrong , but so right at the same time,LOL, Awesome vid as always.

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Good stuff man.! Great video as always.!

[@GugaFoods]

Thanks brother, I appreciate that.

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[@ProRallyDriver]

Awesome comparison! Thank You I didn’t know that.

[@GugaFoods]

Thanks I appreciate that.

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[@chidianuforo3670]

I could never imagine myself cooking a frozen steak so thank you for this

[@poko247]

Your love for your son bubbles to the top in this video! Great Meat Cooker but EVEN BETTER FATHER! Cheers Guga! poko

[@ibehl]

Great Video Guga! For how long may a steak be in the cooler/refrigerator (not in the freezer) without losing its qualities ? Greetings from México!

[@maxstrong6915]

Love the coyote Peterson shirt!!! Awesome to see another fan, especially cool you let him wear it on the show

[@PITMASTERX]

Awesome video bro!

[@paulli7696]

stfu. your video was shit in comparison.

[@greetdekeizer4369]

@Paul Li : Have some respect m8 ! I watched Pitmaster X his vid on the subject and it was a well build up test . He did a fair compair between Rev sear , Sous vide and frozen .You also have to take into account that it isn't as easy for us from Holland/Belgium to get the meat that Guga is using for his test . And i am also sure that GugaFoods/sousvide evrything an PitmasterX would agree that a more constructive comment would be in its place here . As a BBQ/SousVide novice i am always happy to see a you-tube post from eighter as they are both very helpful to me .

[@alpacino134]

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[@ricardow9281]

How did you freeze this steak Guga? Vaccuum sealed or just in it's package?

[@donrosas]

Guga, ive been trying to find the best video or notes on how you make the "Guga Steak". Dry Brine 3 days sea salt flakes both sides only? Or with pepper and garlic powder as well? Then reverse sear, then do you baste with butter during the grilling/flipping? Help please

[@donnyfong748]

Hey Guga, would you consider doing a review for the Meater? Would appreciate your input. Thx!

[@TrojanMars1]

Great video guys! I too had always wondered about the true difference...no need to wast my time thanks to your results.

[@GugaFoods]

Thanks... yeap it is not a good thing to do.

[@alexandrekassel3794]

Thank youi needed this to erase my doubts.

[@GugaFoods]

No problem.... NEVER COOK A FROZEN STEAK, just thaw it first. IT WILL BE BEST ALWAYS

[@user-gn8ey2gi1m]

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[@GugaFoods]

No problem!!!!!

[@Masterfighterx]

PitmasterX did a similar test, he took a ''frozen'' (-1,5C) A cold steak and a room temp steak, the colder steaks needed a tiny bit longer, but the end result was that the frozen and cold steak was more juicy and tender, and they weren't as overcooked on the edges as the room temp.

[@bbqleaks-derdanieldusentri2007]

Howdy from Germany. You´re the best. I learn so much from your Experience! Markus aka BBQ Leaks

[@tarawalker7193]

I can't believe he cooked it frozen! I thought he would have one fresh and just previously frozen, not actually frozen. I love this channel!

[@shaundewee9610]

Spot on boss

[@Gizmomaster]

A lot of my steaks I cook from frozen. Except for big expensive cuts. I like to buy eye of rounds or chuck rounds in those six steak packs if I’m trying to save money, freeze them, and cook by pan searing and finished in the oven. What are usually tough pieces of meat, I find the freezing, pan searing, and oven method makes them juicy, tasty, and tender.

[@tormarquis]

I agree with you. Cooking tough meat at high temperature is not good, and searing it frozen minimizes that

[@jpb2541]

Does it make a difference if the steak has already thawed?

[@pedroivobarbosa3912]

yeah, i wanna know this too.

[@bfopie]

That's what I was thinking. I don't think anyone would throw a frozen steak on the grill.

[@timothyvu7006]

John Hodges I cook steak not entirely frozen.. that was a brick.. but 30 mins before I grill helps from overcooking

[@GugaFoods]

Yes, that is the correct way. That is the best way. You have to cook the steak thawed, and the best way to thaw is doing it slowly overnight as I did on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYand4JjnsukeZo

[@JayMannStuff]

Hey Guga. You cooked it Sous Vide, not on the grill. Let's get thawed in a comparison as well. Also, how about comparing various seasonings in a heads-up? I'd love to see a tournament-style elimination of the best seasonings for steaks on the grill. Rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, sage, dill, etc. Might be cool to see one for different salt types (himalayan salt, bog salt, mineral salt, sea salt, hickory smoked salt, mesquite smoked salt, whiskey salt). And maybe also which peppers are best (meco chipotle, morita chipotle, cayenne, paprika, smoked hungarian paprika, putting pepper in a marinade, putting pepper before cooking, putting pepper after cooking). I'd love to see what you can come up with. Good luck.

[@jkim972]

I always thaw my steak before throwing it on the grill. Id be curious if that makes a difference

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What do you think about the meater do you think it’s a good product and would you recommend it?

[@adh1980s]

I love Guga mannnn…everything I wanna know about steak I come here first!!! Grade A++ quality content!👏🏽💪🏾❤️

[@yiagoulas]

Guga you are the best man, love your videos and the whole concept behind them...one question because it's still a bit unclear to me. If I have a fresh steak or an unfrozen steak (unfrozen in the fridge over 24 hrs...I know I know hehehe), so both in room temperature and I season them with salt....how long do I keep them seasoned before I put them on the fire...and do I keep them out or putting them back in the fridge?

[@alexfraser88]

Boss, love the family connection

[@lamatanteestcontente]

AWWW! your family is so nice and lovely.

[@ryuvereignnolife3980]

What if you souvide a steak then flash freeze it on the surface and then sear it?

[@14truelies]

Also Guga can you let the frozen steak defrost then cook reverse sere method?

[@gamermen321]

The difference is the timing at which you put on the seasoning. For the frozen steak u need to sear it first and then put the seasoning on it and after seasoning u put it on indirect heat. Because on searing the seasoning gets burned/loses a lot so it cant penetrate the meat if the seasoning has been seared as well right away. Try seasoning after searing the frozen steak not before.

[@turnerface]

Guga I love you!! Hey what temp do you pull your steaks at? I like 125. What about the guga?

[@holo4ever]

@Guga I was wondering how come you're not using the Sous Vide method on this channel at all ? :/ Do you consider grilling a steak a superior way to do it ?

[@GordonFreeman.]

What is in the pudding? Haha, just kidding! I love your videos. Really well done, it shows how much you care. Lets dooo it!

[@CrypticManu]

Its nice to see that your son is a brave wilderness fan :D

[@GugaFoods]

Yeah, we are huge fan.

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I Like you guys so much, and I have a question that I can't find the wireless thermometer in your list down below the links your provide?

[@slashluo]

Sorry, I saw the link, thank you, I really like your show from Taiwan!!! Will keep watching your show.

[@mattseguin5017]

Does it make a different cooking a frozen steak compared to a steak that was frozen and then thawed out?

[@14truelies]

@Guga foods what kind of salt do you season with? The table salt just seems to go everywhere and I do not like it.

[@randomdude9217]

Kosher salt

[@hussainattai4638]

Can you make a “very fresh steak” versus a regular wet aged one? I’ve cooked some veal tenderloin that was not aged at all, as in fresh off the slaughter house, and it was really chewy! But when I froze another piece, and defrosted it a few days later it was nice and tender. I’m very curious about this.

[@randyporter3491]

I would like to see a comparison of a steak that has been frozen, then slow thawed, vs a fresh steak. I think the results will show which was frozen, even though many argue that. But, let’s find out (same cooking method)😁 BTW, cool music on this one !

[@viscobetasdf5573]

That kid has a brave wilderness shirt! Keep up the good work coyote peterson

[@Ktheodoss]

Nice video. I wish I was a relative so I could get in on those steak tasting tests.

[@nancyonyoni7528]

Was just thinking, what if you try cooking in a pan.must you grill it?

[@willowclementine]

Does this apply to thawed steaks (that were frozen then thawed)?

[@barrybraams5505]

Hi Guga, can you please list the music you used at around 0:30 minutes. It sounds really nice and I'm wondering if the instrumental has a name. That said, very nice video, as always. Keep up the good work!

[@johnbonilla778]

What do you mean by fresh streak ? Buying it and same day grilling it?

[@InLawsAttic]

I want to freeze New York steak with air sealer- do I salt before I freeze?

[@kstark321]

Is there any difference between a once frozen and then thawed out steak vs a fully fresh steak?

[@lamo2real]

The best part is between 6:52 - 6:55 Ángels reaction makes it perfect 😂😂😂😂

[@rontorrence7905]

Try it again thawed, and cook both reverse sear.

[@GeorgeKlinger]

Ron Torrence I agree. I don’t see the point of putting a frozen steak on the grill.

[@GugaFoods]

Yes, that is the PROPER WAY! Tell everyone that cooks a FROZEN STEAK THEY ARE OUT OF THEIR MIND! I agree with you 100%

[@rontorrence7905]

Decent steaks are difficult to come by here in Thailand, so I always buy several and freeze. I always thaw them.

[@Abcsam86]

I thought it was odd he cooked them two different ways. If you are doing it as an experiment you would want to cook them both the same way right?

[@yongutsa]

For sushi, I was told that there is no difference between instant frozen and thawed one vs. fresh one. Thus, I would want to know if it stays the same for beef.

[@deino182]

Awesome!!

[@leoaudette8210]

Howdy from Canada ! Love your videos what about a frozen steak ie cowboy steaks thawed x 48 hours then cooked? I’ve been bbqing them for years and love them!!

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[@kubotamaniac]

Guga! Your videos are fun! And your son has your genes! Haha!

[@TYLERNAVYGUY]

I think Angel or your son should be added to the judging panel from now on!

[@VIKclips]

You are awesome dude Guga

[@erikgranqvist3680]

In Sweden, we have a dish called "tjälknöl", made from frozen steak. Its cooked over long time in a low owen in one big piece, without seasoning. After done, you put the meat in a container with sauce for a few days in the frigde, before eating. The dish came from before modern things such as fridges, central heating etcetera. It was a way to handle meat in winter, when there was constantly sub zero outside. Right done, it can be really, really good and very different from a normal steak.

[@MF-nh9kf]

GuGa, great videos man. One question...Did you thaw out the fresh steak or was it just refrigerated and bought recently? I was looking at some of the comments and you stated that you thawed it out and the frozen was just Frozen like a brick. Thanks Man, much love for the channel.

[@TravisBiggie]

5 years later I wonder if the power of the vaccum sealer used to package and freeze the frozen steak removes a lot of moisture within the steak? I set my vacuum sealer to low power to avoid this.