Still experimenting with the collection, seems to be a great collection of rubs so far, the family like them,
This one really hits on pork! Also excellent on chicken
Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules by Gustavo Tosta – Hardback Cookbook
At a glance Format: Hardback, 224 pages Author: Gustavo "Guga" Tosta, Brazilian-born creator of the Guga Foods...
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At a glance
Format: Hardback, 224 pages
Author: Gustavo "Guga" Tosta, Brazilian-born creator of the Guga Foods YouTube channel
Publisher: DK (Alpha), 2023
Inside: Beef, pork, poultry and seafood recipes, sides, sauces and rubs, plus dry-aging, smoking and deep-frying tutorials
Best for: Steak lovers and adventurous grillers who like to experiment
ISBN: 9780744060805
Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules is a 224-page hardback by Gustavo "Guga" Tosta, the Brazilian-born, Miami-based star of the Guga Foods YouTube channel, packed with bold steak, brisket, picanha and barbecue recipes and his favourite techniques. It covers the classics, then shows how he twists them with ideas his viewers love.
Rules are for other people's steak
Guga made his name trying the things other cooks wouldn't, from unusual dry-agers to outrageous steak coatings, and sharing the results, good and bad, with millions of viewers. This book is that energy on paper, with the hard-won tips that keep the experiments delicious.
What's inside
It opens with a "Meet the Meat" guide to beef cuts, then works through beef, pork, poultry and seafood, with sides, sandwiches, sauces and rubs. Step-by-step photos and "Do It Like Guga!" tips run through the book, along with how-tos on dry-aging, smoking and deep-frying.
Standouts include the Doritos Steak, The God of Steaks (A5 Japanese wagyu filet mignon), Sweet & Spicy Pork Belly, Nashville Hot Fried Turkey Breast, Jerk Chicken from Heaven and Korean-Style Chicken Wings, plus Brazilian picanha, smoked mac and cheese, elotes and Brazilian fried bananas.
Who it's for
Guga Foods fans, steak obsessives and anyone who likes to experiment on the grill. Beginners can follow the step-by-step photos, while seasoned cooks will pick up new tricks.
About Guga
Gustavo "Guga" Tosta was born in Brazil and moved to the United States as a kid, growing up in Miami, Florida. A taekwondo master and instructor turned web designer, he found his real passion in cooking and now runs the hugely popular YouTube channels Guga Foods, Sous Vide Everything and Guga, often cooking with his family.
The Rub Smuggler's Verdict
🏴☠️ Darryl's Secret: Fat-Cap Garlic Toast
The picanha trimmings were never going in the bin.
You'll need: trimmings from a picanha fat cap (or 3 tbsp beef dripping), 2 garlic cloves (crushed), a crusty loaf (sliced), flaky salt, chopped parsley
Do this:
- Render the fat trimmings slowly in a cast-iron pan on the grill until liquid, then discard the crispy bits (or snack on them).
- Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds off the heat and brush it over the bread.
- Toast over medium coals until golden, then finish with salt and parsley.
Why it works: Rendered beef fat carries the smoky, beefy flavour of the cook straight into the bread, like garlic bread with a steakhouse accent.
Questions answered
Who wrote Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules?
It was written by Gustavo "Guga" Tosta, the Brazilian-born, Miami-based creator of the Guga Foods YouTube channel.
What's inside Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules?
It has beef, pork, poultry and seafood recipes, including the Doritos Steak and Sweet & Spicy Pork Belly, plus sides, sauces, rubs and tutorials on dry-aging, smoking and deep-frying.
Is Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules good for beginners?
Yes. Step-by-step photos make the recipes easy to follow, and experienced cooks will still find new ideas.
Is Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules a hardback, and how many pages?
Yes. It's a 224-page hardback published by DK in 2023.
Does the Guga cookbook include picanha?
Yes. Picanha, the Brazilian favourite, is one of the beef recipes, alongside smoked brisket, Texas-style ribs and steaks.
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