This New Year’s Eve episode is a masterclass in why simple food still wins. Michael Symon digs into a deeply comforting Pork & Kraut Stew—slow-simmered pork shoulder, tangy sauerkraut, caraway, and smoke—while the table debates tradition, shortcuts, and what actually matters when you’re cooking for people you love.
The conversation stays unfiltered and sharp as the trio breaks down why certain “old” dishes never die, how regional food memory shapes taste, and why over-engineering comfort food is usually a mistake. Expect laughs, strong opinions, and the kind of cooking that smells better the longer it sits.
This episode is about trusting the pot, letting ingredients do the work, and not apologizing for food that sticks to your ribs.
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Timestamps (YouTube & Spotify)
- 0:00 – Welcome back + cold-weather cravings
- 3:10 – Why pork shoulder is undefeated
- 7:45 – Building flavor without overthinking it
- 12:30 – Sauerkraut fear is learned (and wrong)
- 18:05 – Comfort food vs. “chef food”
- 23:40 – When to stop touching the pot
- 28:10 – Final seasoning, serving, and bread talk
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About Chewed Up
Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud.
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