Alton Brown
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Alton Brown Cooks Food
Season 1
Alton Is Back
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Episode 115 min2025-11-22
The Big Bird
FINALLY reloading the OG Roast Turkey.
Episode 211 min2025-11-29
PSL Sweet Potato Pie
Alton Brown crafts a PSL Sweet Potato Pie, exploring the history of pumpkin pie and offering a unique twist. Learn to make a from-scratch pie crust and sweet potato filling infused with pumpkin spice latte flavors. This episode features a detailed guide to baking, including tips and techniques for a perfect result.
Episode 312 min2025-12-06
Standing Rib Roast
The standing rib roast. Even if it ain't prime, it's the meat that makes any day a holiday. Alton Brown demonstrates a unique method for cooking a standing rib roast, emphasizing preparation and flavor. The process includes a cheesecloth wrap and a specific seasoning technique. Yorkshire pudding elevates the meal, creating a holiday-worthy centerpiece.
Episode 411 min2025-12-13
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Because, Santa is intolerant. Alton Brown demonstrates gluten-free sugar cookie creation, adapting a classic recipe. The process involves a unique flour blend and chilling techniques. Baking tips and tricks for achieving optimal texture are also revealed.
Episode 59 min2025-12-20
The icing Man Cometh
Because, icing makes literally everything better. Alton Brown makes royal icing from scratch, exploring its history and surprisingly simple ingredients. Learn various application techniques, from piping bags to spatulas, and discover tips for achieving perfect results. Plus, a legal consultation adds unexpected drama!
Episode 612 min2025-12-27
Breakfast Noodles
Carbonara for breakfast? YES. Alton Brown cooks up a unique breakfast noodle dish, drawing inspiration from a post-war Italian pasta. Learn a novel breadcrumb-making method and a surprising pasta-cooking technique. Enjoy a Southern twist on a classic, featuring breakfast sausage and Pecorino Romano.
Episode 715 min2026-01-03
All The Word's A Soup
The primordial ooze from which all (culinary) life springs. Alton Brown deconstructs soup-making, revealing a flexible formula. Learn to craft a flavorful broth from aromatics, herbs, and liquids. Discover the six key ingredient categories and master the art of soup.
Episode 811 min2026-01-10
Loco For Cocoa
Taking our cocoa matters into our own hands. Alton Brown explores the history of hot cocoa, from ancient Mesoamerican beverages to modern mixes. Learn to make homemade hot cocoa mix and perfectly fluffy marshmallows from scratch. The detailed instructions cover toasting milk powder and achieving ideal marshmallow texture.
Episode 911 min2026-01-17
Thigh Man
Thunder lizards and high-quality meat pounding. Alton Brown champions the chicken thigh, exploring its versatility. Learn a unique pounding technique to tenderize and maximize surface area for browning. The recipe features mushrooms, capers, and a delightful lemon-butter sauce.
Episode 1011 min2026-01-24
Gone To The Dogs
Some love for the goodest boys and girls. Alton Brown cooks food for canine companions, exploring the history of dog biscuits. The episode features a recipe using sweet potatoes, oats, and sardines, with a surprising ingredient. Learn about the evolution of dog food and the origins of a classic brand.
Episode 1115 min2026-01-31
I'll Be Your Daisy
Alton Brown Coo... erm.. MIXES BOOZE! Alton Brown crafts a unique margarita, exploring the history of the "Daisy" cocktail family. Learn to make your own orange liqueur using an immersion circulator for accelerated infusion. The resulting margarita is then expertly mixed and presented.
Episode 1218 min2026-02-07
Valentine's Day & TMI
Stop stressing. Here is exactly what you are going to do for Valentine's Day this year. Also, are those zip ties in his mouth? Yup. This one has sticky syrup, spatula slapping and cheeky innuendo for days. STRAP IN FOLKS. Mrs. Brown (Elizabeth) neither endorses nor condones AB's mildly unhinged kinkiness herein. Upon viewing this video she simply replied: "Pfffffft, you wish." Alton Brown prepares a decadent French toast Croque Monsieur for Valentine's Day, complete with an orange-thyme syrup. The recipe involves a custard, a unique bread-soaking technique, and a crunchy cornflake crust. Explore the history of Valentine's Day, from Roman emperors to Victorian-era cards.
Episode 1327 min2026-02-14
Skirt Chasing
One of my very favorite cuts of beef - skirt steak! We're talkin' inside, outside, sous vide, seared, sliced. Heck, even cooked right on the coals. Alton Brown explores various skirt steak cuts, demonstrating their unique qualities. The culinary journey involves both sous vide and grilling techniques, along with flavorful marinades and bruschetta. Learn how to prepare these often-overlooked cuts to create a delicious meal.
Episode 1422 min2026-02-21
Sloppy Joe Buns
Reclaiming childhood and risking it all for white dress shirts everywhere. Also, it's in its own freakin' bun! Alton Brown explores the surprisingly complex history of the sloppy joe, from Iowa taverns to Havana bars. Learn to make delicious
Episode 1520 min2026-02-28
Fish Sticks!
6,000 HP diesel engines, sonar, frozen fish bricks and advertising sea captains. How a food we didn't even know we wanted came to be - and a rebooted version of a culinary classic. FISH STICKS! Explore the history behind frozen fish fillets and learn a technique for making a refined, homemade version from scratch. The process covers selecting cod, breading for maximum crispiness, and deep frying to perfection. A unique custard-based dipping sauce is also featured.
Episode 1624 min2026-03-07
Guga!
Well, there's a first time for everything, right? Who better to have drop by for a hang and a cook than Youtube's very own GUGA! Alton Brown hosts Guga to test unconventional cooking methods using custom-built industrial equipment. Together, they explore high-heat techniques for preparing various meats and vegetables. Witness unique culinary experiments utilizing massive heat guns and rock-and-roll lights to achieve distinct cooking results.
Episode 1710 min2026-03-14
Slip Slidin' (Sliders!)
Poundin' our meat into something SPECTACULAR.
Episode 188 min2026-03-21
Pancakes!
GOOD MORNING! I'm making pancakes. You guys should also ABSOLUTELY make some freakin' pancakes. Learn to create a custom dry mix for reliable, homemade breakfast staples. Discover precise techniques for mixing batter to ensure the fluffiest results every time.
Episode 198 min2026-03-28
Bonus Episode! (With @bingingwithbabish)
Recently, I spent some time shooting some REALLY exciting stuff with Babish. Like, epic stuff. You guys are going to have to wait a few weeks for those. In the meantime, here is a little impromptu fun we had. An appetizer to hold you over. Alton Brown welcomes guest Andrew Rea to explore a questionable culinary creation utilizing a vintage panini press. Together, they prepare a unique sandwich while discussing the historical origins of picky eating and childhood food marketing.
Episode 2011 min2026-04-04
Smoked Fish
Before mankind had mechanical refrigeration, food had to be preserved by other means - dehydration, fermentation, pickling and SMOKING. Discover how to build a functional smoker using simple household items. Learn the necessary preparation steps for trout before applying smoke for flavor.
Episode 2121 min2026-04-11
Babish!
I decided to visit the @bingingwithbabish lair and play a little game. Everything was super calm and went exactly to plan, obviously. Alton Brown and Andrew Rea engage in a creative culinary challenge involving mystery ingredient baskets. The duo navigates the kitchen, swapping components and negotiating trades to prepare an improvised meal together under a strict time limit.
Episode 2212 min2026-04-18
Mega-Wok w/ @bingingwithbabish
Babish and I have a chat about the future of food. Replicators? Dehydrated pizza? I introduce him to some interesting options (yea, I just wanted to feed Babs some bugs). OH, and we cook it in my MEGA-WOK. Alton Brown explores sustainable protein alternatives by cooking insect-based fried rice in an experimental, high-heat mega-wok alongside guest Binging with Babish. They discuss the future of global food security while testing whether traditional stir-fry techniques can make unconventional ingredients appealing for a culinary tour.
Episode 2335 min2026-05-09
A Tale of Two Cookies
Finally off of the bus and back in the kitchen! Let's take a look at an old recipe of mine and an even older recipe from Toll House. The result? The Chewy 2.0! Alton Brown explores the history of the classic Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe and its scientific components. The investigation into ingredient functionality, such as butter emulsions and flour types, leads to a refined approach for achieving a distinctively chewy texture.
Episode 2430 min2026-05-16
The Dip's The Thing
This week on ABCF we proclaim that dip's do NOT sing backup. There will also be a brief Julia Child impression and daring walks across white carpet. Alton Brown explores the culinary mechanics of dips, defining the essential characteristics that distinguish them from sauces and dressings. Through the preparation of two contrasting recipes, Alton Brown demonstrates techniques for creating a classic onion-based dip and a rich spinach artichoke alternative, focusing on achieving the perfect consistency for serving.