Best Episodes
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demystifies them and explores the wonders of the Japanese pantry.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 19 votes.
Most people think of beer and wine only as drinks, but host Alton Brown thinks outside the bottle as he uses them as key ingredients in several tasty dishes.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 18 votes.
The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he explores the history and preparation of this delicious treat.
The episode was rated 8.12 from 17 votes.
Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.
The episode was rated 8.14 from 14 votes.
Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.
The episode was rated 8.15 from 20 votes.
Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 30 votes.
Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 17 votes.
Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitute for the ubiquitous bird.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 26 votes.
After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.
The episode was rated 8.20 from 10 votes.
Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?
The episode was rated 8.21 from 24 votes.
Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to return the drink to its rightful culinary position.
The episode was rated 8.27 from 15 votes.
Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 14 votes.
Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical and tasty exploration of these tempting treats.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 34 votes.
Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.
The episode was rated 8.31 from 26 votes.
Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.
The episode was rated 8.50 from 16 votes.
