Podcast Episode

The Great Food Debate

The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen··22 September 2026·38 min

About this episode

Pineapple on pizza? Ketchup on a hot dog? Bridget and Julia tackle food’s most divisive debates, defending their hottest takes and settling culinary scores. Plus, hotline callers put them on the spot to settle the score on Illinois’ official sandwich and decide whether one oft-gifted holiday staple really deserves its bad reputation. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Barbecued Beef Brisket on the Charcoal Grill Hot-Smoked Whole Side of Salmon Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill BBQ Beer-Can Chicken on a Charcoal Grill Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches Caesar Green Bean Salad Beef Tacos