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Recipes

Crunchy Baked Pork Chops

Pork chops with a thick coating that won't fall off require more than just a shake in a bag. We get rid of crumbly crusts and soggy bottoms to create chops with real crunch.

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Equipment Reviews

Coffee Makers

Most models turn costly beans into mediocre coffee: too weak, too flat, or too bitter. What’s so hard about making a decent drip coffee maker?

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Taste Tests

Coarse-Grain Mustard

Coarse-grain mustard is considered by many a must for grilled sausage or a ham sandwich. Which one should you buy?

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How To Cook

We find that soaking many types of delicate white meat in a saltwater solution before cooking protects it from the ravages of heat and guarantees tender, flavorful meat from the surface all the way to the bone.

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Inside the Test Kitchen

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Which turkey should I buy? How do I make the perfect gravy? Can I make my pie dough in advance? We’ve assembled the ultimate collection of Thanksgiving recipes, how-to videos, equipment reviews, taste tests, and foolproof roasting and baking tips.

America's Test Kitchen TV OnDemand

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Preparing Vegetables Ahead

Blanching and shocking vegetables keeps their vibrant color and can be done well in advance.

How to Make Perfect Pasta

Pasta is easy to cook, but hard to cook just right. For perfect pasta, pay attention to the water-to-pasta ratio and also to the time between draining and saucing.

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