Blind Tomato Sauce Taste Test: Michael Symon's Tomato 101

Blind Tomato Sauce Taste Test: Michael Symon's Tomato 101

August 17, 2026 · 46 min · Season 4 · Episode 419

About this episode

The episode features a blind taste test of tomato sauces while discussing tomato preparation techniques.

Ever wondered why your homemade tomatoes don't taste like the ones at restaurants? Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and guest Christina Miros break down everything you need to know about selecting, preparing, and cooking tomatoes in the first episode of Michael's 101. In this episode, the hosts share pro tips including the Jacques Pepin salt-tasting technique to dial in your seasoning, how to blanch and peel tomatoes properly, the best roasting methods from quick to overnight, and clever ways to use every part of the tomato including tomato water and infused oils. Plus, they conduct a blind taste test of five popular store-bought tomato sauces and reveal which ones they'd actually buy. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com Vinted → Buy and sell pre-loved fashion and more on the online secondhand marketplace. https://www.vinted.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About…

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