The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Chef José Andrés, Nick Offerman
Oct 20, 2025
Renowned chef and humanitarian Chef José Andrés joins the fun with Nick Offerman, the official Late Show Meat Taster. They dive into a modern twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak, showcasing surprising techniques like using a drill and torch to hollow the bread. José introduces whipped cheese and onion purée to elevate the flavors, while Offerman taste-tests both versions, sharing his delightful reactions. The culinary creativity shines as they blend traditional and innovative methods, making for a mouthwatering experience!
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Reimagining The Philly Cheesesteak
- José Andrés recounts reworking American classics by creating a modern Philly cheesesteak with hollowed bread and theatrical tools.
- He demonstrates the sandwich on Stephen Colbert, using a drill, torch, and cheese foamer to assemble his version.
Use Tools To Elevate Simple Food
- Use unconventional tools to elevate familiar dishes by adding spectacle and new textures.
- José Andrés drills, fills, and torches components to transform simple bread, meat, and cheese into a novel experience.
Cheese Injection And Intimate Meat Moment
- José Andrés shows a kitchen nitrous canister filled with cheese and injects it into the hollowed bread as a creamy filling.
- He warms onion purée and meat, describing an intimate connection between the hot beef and the assembled sandwich.