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.
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Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 34 votes.
Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 34 votes.
Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 27 votes.
Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 30 votes.
Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 34 votes.
The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 28 votes.
Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop for cake pans, learn everything you need to know to keep your foam from flopping and produce a heavenly cake.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 29 votes.
AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 31 votes.
Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.
The episode was rated 8.35 from 34 votes.
From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
The episode was rated 8.37 from 27 votes.
Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
The episode was rated 8.37 from 27 votes.
The most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it's amazing.
The episode was rated 8.44 from 34 votes.
Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
The episode was rated 8.46 from 39 votes.
