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america's test kitchen from cook's illustrated

Bridget and Julia reveal the secrets to making the ultimate Chinese barbecued pork at home. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for wire racks and rimmed baking sheets, and then test cook Dan Souza makes a perfect recipe for Sichuan braised tofu with beef (mapo tofu).

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 23 seconds

Episode Number: 1822

About America's Test Kitchen:

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money.

Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes.

The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love.

In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations.

Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.


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Sun, Apr 28 1:00 P.M. Prime Rib and Popovers     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 28 2:00 P.M. Vindaloo and Chana Masala     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 28 2:30 P.M. Sweet and Savory Choux     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 28 3:30 P.M. Quick Fish Dinners     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 28 4:30 P.M. Two Simple Pastas     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 28 9:00 P.M. Pressure Cooker Perfection     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 12:30 A.M. Seafood Feast     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 1:00 A.M. Spring Chicken Dinner     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 2:00 A.M. Pressure Cooker Perfection     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 8:30 A.M. Mexican Feast     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Apr 29 3:30 P.M. Elegant Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 8:00 P.M. Sweet and Savory Choux     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 29 9:00 P.M. Prime Rib and Popovers     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Apr 30 12:30 A.M. Sweet and Savory Choux     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Apr 30 2:00 A.M. Prime Rib and Popovers     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Apr 30 8:30 A.M. Pork Chops and Maple Cake     NH Explore (11.2)


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