
Proof
We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.
Latest episodes

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h
Award Winners: World's Greatest Italian Beef
This week, we replay our award-winning episode inspired by the food in FX's "The Bear". We get to the meat of the matter on how family can be the secret ingredient to creating (what we think) is the world’s greatest Italian beef sandwich.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comTry making an Italian beef sandwich at home with our foolproof recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 45min
Cheesesteaks Go to Pakistan
How did the Philly Cheesesteak make its way to Lahore, Pakistan? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid traces the transcontinental journey.Try Ayesha Sarwar’s recipe for Desi Philly Cheesesteak or America's Test Kitchen's version of the classic Philly style.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 39min
Behind Boba Tea's Big Boom
We're spilling the tea on the origins of boba, or bubble tea. Cookbook author Clarissa Wei reports.Did this episode make you thirsty? Try making our Matcha Fauxba Tea Smoothie, inspired by boba tea! Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 47min
The Lost Crops of Sapelo Island
The Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, Georgia, is in a battle against time. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports.To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org.Try our recipe for Hoppin' John.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 37min
How Almond Boneless Chicken Took Over Detroit
ABC, or almond boneless chicken, is a popular Chinese-American dish from Detroit. But it's not as well known outside the Motor City. In this episode, author Curtis Chin investigates whether or not his grandmother's claim of having invented the dish, is true.Try making Almond Boneless Chicken at home with our tested recipe.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 43min
Chasing the Freshest Beer
This podcast explores the process of ensuring the freshness of hops in beer brewing, including using a brewery's own airplane for transportation. It delves into the detailed process of hop farming, the different types of hops and their aromas and flavors. The importance of local ingredients, the science of hop breeding, and the sensory science of how our palates perceive hop flavors are also discussed.

Nov 9, 2023 • 43min
World's First Italian Coffee Bean
Despite its rich coffee and cafe culture, Italy doesn't produce its own coffee beans. One man is trying to change that, against all odds. Producer John Last reports.Thirsty for some coffee? Check out ATK's recommended Espresso Machines.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 3min
Proof returns November 9!
Why aren't Italians drinking Italian coffee? What's the story behind ABC--a.k.a. almond boneless chicken? How did Philly Cheesesteaks become a popular sandwich in Pakistan? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more on Thursday, November 9 when the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen drops!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 43min
Best of Proof: My Father, the YouTube Star
In the last 'Best of Proof' episode of the year, we bring you a story from 2021 that gives new meaning to the question: How did host Kevin Pang's father end up becoming an unlikely YouTube star? Today, the duo are the stars of Hunger Pangs and authors of A Very Chinese Cookbook, but it didn't start out that way.Want to try a Pang family recipe? Check out this sticky, crispy spare rib recipe.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 45min
Best of Proof: Prepping for the Worst
Preparing for doomsday might not be as crazy as we think. This week, we bring you an episode from 2019 that takes you inside the culinary minds of people who are ready and prepped for the worst.Stockpiling wheat at home? Try making ATK’s recipe for Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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