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Best Cooking & food videos, as recommended on Hacker News

31 videos about cooking & food that Hacker News commenters keep recommending, mentioned between 2014 and 2025. Mostly tutorial, explainer, demo. Channels that come up most: James Hoffmann, Adam Ragusea, Technology Connections, LifebyMikeG. Sorted by how consistently HN recommended them over the years.

The most recommended is Is olive oil safe at high heat? Does it taste bad?: HN points to it to debunk the stubborn olive-oil-at-high-heat myth, valued for its cited sources and food scientist interviews.

• explainerIs olive oil safe at high heat? Does it taste bad?Adam Ragusea · 4 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• explainerDrip Coffee Makers — super simple, super cheapTechnology Connections · 7 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
• explainerWhy don't Americans use electric kettles?Technology Connections · 5 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
• tutorialLearn Jacques Pépin's famous omelet techniquesAmerican Masters PBS · 3 HN recommenders · 2019–2023
• explainerEquipment Review: Best Carbon-Steel Skillets (Can This One Pan Do It All?) & Our Testing WinnerAmerica's Test Kitchen · 4 HN recommenders · 2015–2023
• explainerWhy Hershey bars taste like vomit (and I love them)Adam Ragusea · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
• tutorialPepin Debone Chicken.flvnewnew2005love · 2 HN recommenders · 2016–2023
• tutorialThe Perfect Sourdough Pizza (Bread Porn)LifebyMikeG · 4 HN recommenders · 2019–2021
• demoNeutron movie of coffee makingAnders Kaestner · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• tutorialThe Ultimate AeroPress Technique (Episode #3)James Hoffmann · 4 HN recommenders · 2021–2025
• tutorialThe Ultimate French Press TechniqueJames Hoffmann · 3 HN recommenders · 2023–2024
• explainerThe Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than YoursTechnology Connections · 7 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
• explainerWhy I Cook With InductionJon Kung · 3 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• tutorialMaking Mushroom Ketchup - 18th Century CookingTownsends · 2 HN recommenders · 2018–2022
• tutorialHow to Properly Heat a PanRouxbe · 2 HN recommenders · 2014–2024
• tutorialJacques Pepin omelette omeletСидоров Дмитрий · 2 HN recommenders · 2016–2022
• explainerDecaf ExplainedJames Hoffmann · 3 HN recommenders · 2024–2025
• tutorialThe Ultimate V60 TechniqueJames Hoffmann · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
• explainerProblems with gas stovetops | weak, dirty and dangerousAdam Ragusea · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
• tutorialMake Great Coffee with a Moka PotChefSteps · 3 HN recommenders · 2020–2023
• documentaryHow Sikh Chefs Feed 100,000 People At The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple In New Delhi, IndiaInsider Food · 1 HN recommender · 2024–2025
• tutorialNo Knead Bread | Bread Recipe | The New York TimesThe New York Times · 1 HN recommender · 2014–2024
• explainerSalmon Sushi Is Not RealMy Name Is Andong · 1 HN recommender · 2021–2023
• tutorialI finally made GARUM | Ancient Rome's favorite condimentTasting History with Max Miller · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2021
• tutorial15 Mistakes Most Beginner Sourdough Bakers MakeLifebyMikeG · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2025
• tutorialEnd of Days BologneseNat’s What I Reckon · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2023
• documentaryHow to Make a $1500 Sandwich in Only 6 MonthsHow To Make Everything · 1 HN recommender · 2016–2021
• explainerI Did Caffeine Analysis: Some Unexpected Results!James Hoffmann · 1 HN recommender · 2023–2024
• explainerMaking an international standard cup of teaTom Scott · 1 HN recommender · 2018–2023
• demoSynthesizing Chicken Noodle Soup From Pure ChemicalsThe Thought Emporium · 1 HN recommender · 2023–2024
• tutorialWORLD'S BEST AIR FRIES (Weird Trick, But It Works!)Chris Young · 1 HN recommender · 2025–2025