Great American Cookout

Season 5, Ep. 512

Test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals how to make the best Baltimore Pit Beef right at home. Then, host Christopher Kimball answers questions from viewers. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of ketchup. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make perfect BBQ Country-Style Ribs.

In this Episode
  • Baltimore Pit Beef RECIPE

    Baltimore Pit Beef

    Forget low and slow. Baltimore's "barbecue" tradition pits a mammoth cut of beef against the direct heat of the grill. We set out to unlock the secrets of this beloved sandwich.

  • Barbecued Country-Style Ribs RECIPE

    Barbecued Country-Style Ribs

    They’re inexpensive and flavorful, but these ribs are hard to cook evenly. We’d have to either speed up the dark meat or slow down the white.

  • Ketchup TASTE TEST

    Ketchup

    Responding to public demands, many manufacturers have ditched high-fructose corn syrup for other sweeteners. Do these new ketchups taste better?