Hearty Autumn Dinner

Season 5, Ep. 501

Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best Smothered Pork Chops. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of breakfast sausage. Next, Chris answers questions from viewers. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfect Apple Fritters.

In this Episode
  • Smothered Pork Chops RECIPE

    Smothered Pork Chops

    Smothered pork chops may sound like Grandma’s best dish, but they often taste like dinner discards.

  • Apple Fritters RECIPE

    Apple Fritters

    You can’t have apple fritters without apples. But apples caused a bushel of problems.

  • Breakfast Sausage Patties TASTE TEST

    Breakfast Sausage Patties

    Shaping and frying breakfast sausage meat is more work than simply browning a frozen, fully cooked patty. Is it worth the effort?