Guga Foods Season 3 Episode 5 Can Sous Vide make a Better Philly Cheesesteak? / Can Sous Vide Make a Better Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?

In this episode of Guga Foods, host Guga explores the world of sous vide cooking to determine if it can make a better Philly Cheesesteak and Popeyes Chicken Sandwich than traditional cooking methods.

Guga first begins with the Philly Cheesesteak, a classic sandwich originating from Philadelphia. He explains that the key to a great cheesesteak lies in the quality of the meat and the cheese, as well as the method of cooking. Guga prepares two different versions of the sandwich - one using sous vide cooking and the other using traditional grilling. He carefully seasons the meat, seals it in a vacuum-sealed bag, and places it in the sous vide machine for a few hours. Meanwhile, he grills the other piece of meat on a hot griddle.

Once both meats are cooked, Guga assembles the sandwiches with the necessary toppings - cheese, onions, and peppers. He takes a bite of each sandwich and evaluates them carefully. The result is surprising - while the traditional cheesesteak had a delicious char and flavor, the sous vide version had a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that was hard to beat. Guga concludes that while traditional cooking methods have their benefits, sous vide has the ability to take the tenderness and juiciness of the meat to a whole new level.

Next, Guga moves on to the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, a sandwich that took the world by storm in 2019 with its crispy chicken, pickles, and spicy sauce. Guga explains that the secret to perfect fried chicken lies in the brine and the breading. With sous vide cooking, he can ensure that each piece of chicken is brined evenly and cooked to the perfect temperature before it goes into the hot oil for frying.

As he prepares the chicken, Guga shows viewers how to make a delicious brine of buttermilk, hot sauce, and spices, which he uses to marinate the chicken for 24 hours. He also shows how to make a delicious breading of flour, cornstarch, and spices to coat the chicken before frying.

Once the chicken is cooked, the sandwiches are assembled with the necessary toppings - pickles and spicy sauce. Guga takes a bite of each sandwich and evaluates them carefully. The result is once again surprising - while the traditional Popeyes Chicken Sandwich had a delicious crunch and flavor, the sous vide version had a juiciness and tenderness that was hard to beat. Guga concludes that once again, sous vide has the ability to take the texture and flavor of a dish to a whole new level.

Throughout the episode, Guga provides tips and tricks for viewers who might want to explore the world of sous vide cooking. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, there's something to be learned from this exciting episode of Guga Foods.