America's Test Kitchen 8x1

We wanted juicy pork chops slathered with a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. But how would we replicate the savory crust of a grilled pork chop indoors? We set out to solve this puzzle. We also make a cool, creamy macaroni salad with the perfect ratio of macaroni to dressing. Recipe: Skillet-Barbecued Pork Chops, Cool and Creamy Macaroni Salad Equipment: Chef's Knives Science: The Science of Brining