Brad Makes Fermented Hot Sauce | It's Alive | Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, is back with episode 8 of "It’s Alive," and this time he's bringing the fire with his homemade hot sauce.
Join Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, on a wild, roundabout and marginally scientific adventure exploring fermented foods and more. From cultured butter and kombucha, to kimchi and miso, to beer and tepache, learn how to make fermented and live foods yourself.
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whoever edits every it's alive is my hero.

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It’s vinny or his real name Vincent Cross

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The editor is the unsung hero of this video.

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Seriously, the Alex life meter is great.

[@GlobalNotes]

Whoever edits, along with Brad, makes for the best Bon Appetite videos

[@RS-zp1we]

Who could be the editor? What about Vinny the camera guy? Doesn't seem like a big budget production. Cameraguy is probably the editor too..

[@p0ptart08]

Was going to post exactly the same thing. Love the editing on these videos.

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Andrei Iota really on this videos there is always a top comment complementing the editor

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First name: Hey Last name: Vinny.

[@Ordoxable]

Hey ba. Vinny 🤣

[@PedroKing19]

First name: Claire Last Name: fromthebonappetittestkitchen

[@soop8665]

Pedro Lucas overused and unfunny

[@PedroKing19]

@@soop8665 Come on man be more like Joe

[@soop8665]

Pedro Lucas oh is he like mike?

[@jakegordon99]

Vinny is truly a God among men. How he doesn't laugh through the whole thing is beyond me

[@maisonrenata3810]

he could be laughing as they use only the audio from the clip on mic on brad

[@ZerotheWanderer]

@@maisonrenata3810 but Vinny is holding the camera, you'd be able to tell if he was laughing without sound, the video would be jumpy as hell.

[@maisonrenata3810]

Zero the Wanderer he could have a steady cam or even a gimbal but I guess we’ll never know unless we see what type of rig vin is operating

[@petitebaje]

Once or twice he has laughed where the camera shook lol. I cant remember which vid

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Gay

[@ApsaraMenaka]

"Man, 2016 is exhausting" me sitting here march 2020 laugh-crying desperatly and missing 2016...

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Lol honestly I miss the threat of those clowns running around town I'd go back to that compared to what is going on rn

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Me sitting here in June 2020 and missing March.

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@@ayomade7496 Me sitting here in August 2020 missing any other year, but this.

[@guguigugu]

@@Lee-oj3ro me sitting here in september missing when BA Test Kitchen still existed. worst year ever.

[@Lee-oj3ro]

@@guguigugu Me too. I miss their shows and I especially miss Brad. Even if they just bring back Brad I would be happy.

[@internetshaquille]

This editor is EVOLVING

[@evilmissmunchkin]

“Pro tip: learned this from, uh... mistakes” basically my mantra in life

[@harrisonprice2482]

BRAD’S FERMENTED HOT SAUCE RECIPE Ingredients: Fresno Peppers (approx. 40) Habanero Peppers (approx. 3) Dried hibiscus (approx. 4 flowers) Mixed peppercorns (approx. 10) 4 Cardamom pods 1 Pinch Maras biber (Marash pepper flakes) Crushed garlic (3 gloves) 6 Table spoons sea salt 6 Table spoons sugar Wouder (water) - 2 Quarts Preparation: 1) Using gloves, remove tops and seeds from peppers 2) Add salt, sugar, spices and garlic to fermentation jar 3) Add enough “wouder” to cover spice layer, close jar, and shake to incorporate 4) Place peppers into jar and add remaining 2 quarts of “wouder” 5) Close jar and let ferment for one and a half weeks “burping” daily 6) After one and a half weeks, check mixture and massage peppers with gloves to release gases 7) Ferment for another week or longer if necessary 8) Strain pepper solids from jar retaining liquid as “table brine” 9) Transfer solids and approximately one cup of “table brine” to blender and blend mixture at varying speeds until consistent being careful not to overheat 10) Remove mixture from blender and store in mason jar or “woozy bottles”

[@itsivaschannel2391]

Harrison Price if I want to change up the peppers, about how much would the weight be? Please and thank you

[@casperjacobs7736]

Did he blend the garlic and other spices?

[@itsivaschannel2391]

Yes he did blend everything up

[@melaneemortensen3971]

Fresno pepper is a red Jalapeno. They can vary in size greatly plus variable heat. Perhaps hit up a grocery store and weigh 40 jalapeno peppers of the size available wherever you live and then work from that number. Hope that helps.

[@christophermerrow2062]

What size jar do you recommend using?

[@billiondollardan]

Brad can make anything and I'd watch it. This dude is friggin hilarious

[@drew535]

he's Very Charismatic, and i think whoever runs the channel knows that

[@arando4359]

billiondollardan and so are the editors.

[@jdmagicmusic]

yes, he's hilarious for all the wrong reasons! i guess your bar is set really low...

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@@jdmagicmusic out of curiosity what do you mean?

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Brad n' Vin: It's The Good Stuff.

[@teagan4211]

YAAAS

[@Brooque613]

lol That's an awesome title. :D

[@WTlovergirl]

"2016 is exhausting" .... *laughs in 2020*

[@yonah2212]

Yeah, it's crazy how things change

[@christianaguilar3283]

😂😂

[@christianaguilar3283]

I bet the Chinese guy, used brad recipe to sauce up that bat that gave us virus, 😂

[@imkilein]

Was about to comment this...

[@noahgerrard1581]

Exact same

[@tregubabe]

He didn’t tell us why we need to crush the garlic! The ALLICIN!!!

[@saraa2137]

He explained that in a previous video maybe thats why he did not explain again.

[@wulfy951]

@@saraa2137 he explains it in literally every time... :D

[@lhardly]

/r/Whooosh/

[@SolaFideSolusChristus]

TWO PART EPOXY

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

And its the allicin that's really good for you... I believe.

[@dctaken]

hope this helps people. this got me excited to try it. 20 freshno peppers 3 habanero peppers 3 dried hibiscus 4 mixed peppercorns 4 cardamom pods 1 teaspoon maras biber 4 cloves of garilc 6 tablespoons sea salt 6 tablespoons sugar 2 quarts of water Directions Add ingredients into jar. Add 1 quart of water first. shake. Cut the peppers and deseed them. Add peppers and rest of water. Let ferment for 2 weeks, open jar daily to release gas. After 2 weeks, open jar and squeeze peppers and stir jar. Let ferment another 2 weeks, Open jar daily to release gas. Strain the liquid. Add rest of jar into food processor. Add half a cup of liquid from straining. add more if needed

[@RS-zp1we]

Don't use a recipe. Use your Brad-guidance. Spill half on the floor. Waste absolutely "nothing". Shit will work out.

[@OmairX]

Question: For how long you can keep this BOMBA sauce in pantry/fridge?

[@dctaken]

Omair Amanat at least 6 months.

[@Y0ungContrarian]

Thank you good sir

[@zimtt1276]

sporadic -Z Great mansplaining.

[@NatashaE98]

The editing for this lmao

[@jake-8508]

Lol

[@vtothe6816]

Brad was the kid in school that failed every english class for repaeating the same word x30 during an essay

[@I-am-Hrut]

Hey vinny

[@jouxster]

@@I-am-Hrut And here he is killing it. Brad gives hopes to those remembering their dreams

[@Clapts]

A year with no one correcting your typo, nice

[@grantpedder296]

*repeating

[@jdmagicmusic]

and for being obnoxious AF...

[@spaz9324]

Ill watch this video twice for Brads humor and six times for Claire in the background

[@meloD30]

Shhhh. You're exposing my M.O.

[@esva835]

My second time watching...😏

[@seviren]

Lol that thing where you investigate about the cooking/whats for dinner, but really, you just need to check on the booty.

[@BahramKheradmand]

who's that other girl in the background at the end of the video? she's kinda frustrated :D

[@rustyjames1727]

😚

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Don't ever stop making these. Brad (and Vinny) are the best things on this channel!

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Was in the middle of my wedding then got a new video alert for Brad. And here I am.

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That marriage is gonna go places, I tell you hhwat.

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Levi Villars all I need is brad

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Wow lol

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Congratulations!!

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How's the marriage going?

[@LesbianVelociraptor]

Brad: "2016 is exhausting!" Vinny: "I have bad news from the future..." Me: "2019 sends its regards."

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Samantha Edward 2020 is starting outa lil rocky too

[@trying_my_bestest]

@@Tishalonghorn I think there's just something new every year.

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Hello.

[@nicejustinbuscus]

It’s gotten even worse

[@MrBlack0950]

2020 wants to know your location

[@00000materialization]

I don't comprehend how I love it so much when Brad talks to Vinny directly instead of us, his designated audience ;D

[@Adam_Garratt]

This guy is hilarious. Needs to be more of him. 🌶🌶🌶🌶

[@TheRealSeanpai]

Legit, Vince you are definitely the person perfect to making Brad's quirkiness flourish with your comedic editing skills. Good on you both for being able to compliment each other so well.

[@karlos_marxican-godless-co1712]

Claire is holding 2 spoons in her hand like Alakazam when she's tasting the hot sauce 😂😂

[@inphinitezero5499]

Alakazam x3

[@nathanwagner9895]

brad is truly a gem in this industry.. i hope he truly gets a bigger spotlight someday.. a food network travel show would be amazing

[@pritikinaa]

Love his exasperated reply, "meh percentages"

[@easco42]

Chop up a head of cabbage. Immerse in your left over brine and ferment for a week - Spicy Sauerkraut.

[@MetaBloxer]

I think I listened to Spicy Sauerkraut in middle school.

[@kjh081]

That's what they used to call me in high school

[@SoftServeFilms]

YESSSSSS!!!!1! wonderful idea

[@ratandjmt]

Great idea. I just blended a large batch of habaneros and was wondering what to do with the extra brine.

[@stephenraw8772]

MetaBloxer io

[@baileysparkles3591]

it took me awhile to fully appreciate Brad's chaotic nature but now I live for it.

[@caletoews8003]

"wasting peppers -- but I ain't got that kinda time" *proceeds to de-seed all of them*

[@TheTheTheMikeyB21]

5:13 is the most important moment in It's Alive history. Vinny speaks.

[@vcross05]

TheTheTheMikeyB21 haha, impressive!

[@DragongodZenos]

it feels like "vinny" is what he calls the audience.

[@nicevers]

Zacharie St-Pierre Like earnest and vern

[@chichibangbang3667]

Brad says 'Vinny' the same way Ernest said 'you know what I mean, Vern'

[@Shulzybecketter]

@@chichibangbang3667 It's a performance technique for comedians, monologue reading people, etc. You pick someone out of the audience and refer to that person by name. It personalizes the show and it can also help the performer with any jitters they feel. There are definitely famous comedians who have appeared on comedy central who do it. I honestly don't think there's a vinny. But these are the "deep questions". It is a legitimate technique for delivering a speech, lecture, stand up bit, monologue or whatever, though. People will just talk to a person named [whatever name].

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Vinny is real tho. His name is Vincent.

[@thisismysea]

@@Shulzybecketter I thought Vinny was the cameraman?

[@AudreyN]

"i have bad news from the future" is an evergreen comment, thank you hunzi

[@laygladney2055]

7:31 he is dyingggg and brad’s like “oh, stop it”

[@Jesus_Raphael]

😖😵💀

[@Fik0n]

This is your best show by far! More Brad and vinny in everything please. Doesn't have to be fermented, just have him do anything and i'll watch

[@then2a]

"Pro move, we learned this one from ehhhh... mistakes". Legendary🤣🤣🤣

[@TheStefaniMAY]

I love how Brad's recipes are so simple. *Add some of this, little wurder, a few of these bad boys, throw it in, shake it around and burp it, it'll take about 3-4, uhh 3, maybe 2, 3 and a half days.* That could be a lot of his recipes

[@guguigugu]

"2016 is exhausting!" remember the innocent times

[@ericw6923]

The edits remind me of blind date lol anyone remember that show? ... and just sayin, when the dude at the end lost a life when he tried the sauce I lost my shit 😂. Pure comedy.

[@selalewis9189]

Eric W I remember Blind Date. Yes, the editing reminds me of that series. Alex tasted that hot sauce and it was as if his soul left his body.

[@syktv45]

More Brad. Thank god

[@stephencodekas3745]

just made this, and no lie it is insanely good. we may have used 3x the habaneros than the vid called for and my colon MAY be giving me the silent treatment now, but got dang if it aint worth it for a brad video.

[@evelynorourke7953]

how long did you end up fermenting for?

[@ndndnd1]

Did u put the hibiscus per recipe?

[@reneenagy]

I miss 2016 Brad and the BA Test Kitchen.

[@lll7334]

Everything was better back than. Much more human and chill.

[@violamoss1898]

will we ever see vinny? that is the true mystery

[@81realtime]

Vinny is like "Wilson" on Home Improvement...

[@eviec2749]

I like the mystery.

[@nicevers]

So do we get to see the top half of Vinny's face or......

[@AS-ne8pt]

we kinda see him in the reflection of the microwave at 3:48

[@fakecubed]

We are Vinny. Vinny is us.

[@bradymayes]

the only reasons I'm subscribed is for Vinny and Brad the dynamite duo!

[@KhanggiTanka]

"2016 was exhausting" *laughs in 2020*

[@hollyb1192]

"No waste. Absolutely no waste."

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You have no idea how happy I was when the Christmas shake bells happened.

[@CalamityFaryn]

I LOVE YOU BRAD

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I’ve watched this a ton of times my 11 month old little girl perks up every time Brad is on my TV, we love you Brad! You are the best!

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She’s got good taste! Happy almost birthday little one!

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“Ahhh...Chris...I mean...percentages...” pure Brad gold right there

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Brad is bae..

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Brad video = insta-click

[@oanhlin]

Started watching this series in middle school, dropped it midway because of the drama, now I'm headed to college. Crazy how time flies.

[@MichaelBacon212]

Brad and Claire's laughs together is just amazing!!!!!

[@thedanajamesjones]

Bon Appétit? More like Brad Appétit

[@woulduunderstand]

favourite show on this channel!

[@viziouz19]

favourite cooking show on youtube!

[@Coldlegend214]

Gibran Makarim aka the only show I watch on this channel

[@johnruffner8637]

This is now a yearly tradition with my son and i. We started last year. My son,18 years old, has had a garden at our home for the past few years and last year when we had an abundance of hot peppers,( cowhorns, dragon cayennes, habaneros, hot Portugal's, etc.) We made our first batch. We also added fresh scallions chopped up to the pepper mixture. After 4 weeks, we blended it up and put it all in woozy bottles and gave half of it away as gifts for the holidays. This year we added 3 ghost peppers to the mix. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Thanks Brad for the great video.

[@davidgreer1263]

Do you have to worry that the woozy bottles will explode after they are sealed?

[@johnruffner8637]

@@davidgreer1263 no as long as they're kept refrigerated

[@DevInvest]

“A couple of seeds in there,,,, we’re not gonna go nuts” Classic

[@KisaWings]

Brad is my favorite, I love all the sound effects, and text that points out his accent. Keep up the good work you guys! I can't wait for more videos with Brad, Vinny, and the BA crew!

[@paradoxpizza]

Almost ignored it until I saw the the name Brad in the title.

[@RS-zp1we]

That was the first word in the title.

[@paradoxpizza]

BallsofStyle what?

[@RS-zp1we]

Lol, you said you were gonna ignore this vid until you saw Brad's name. But his name is literally the first word in the description.

[@paradoxpizza]

BallsofStyle sorry I don't understand English.

[@roelin360]

RS what about Claire?

[@Tonytones805]

For those who are curious the white "mold" looking thing he told us not to worry about, is called the Pellicle and it's a sign of a good healthy fermentation

[@jakubk8057]

It's more likely that its kahm yeast. Pellicle is.. something totally different

[@jakubk8057]

@@Javajavajav I skim as much as possible then run it through a sieve- it's not dangerous (at least I've been consuming it for a while but don't quote me) but it can impart a bitter or sourish flavor

[@TheAnjelHarte]

I’m on an it’s alive binge and brad..... adhd king. Love that trails off in the middle of sentences representation

[@FerociousSniper]

Brad and Vinny are such an iconic duo. Like Sunny and Cher, Riggs and Roger, or Gun Jesus and Karl.

[@dathaniel9403]

Brad and Claire have the two most adorable laughs ever. Listen to them at 7:58. Brad's laugh is somehow higher-pitched than Claire's lmao

[@Soupy_loopy]

Ahh, remember when it was so easy to talk to people, when you actually knew the people you worked with. He makes it look enjoyable.

[@JavierRamos-uy5tt]

"2016 is exhausting " while I'm watching this in quarantine m

[@Think890]

More Claire and Brad

[@leohawkins4734]

Lau: I'M SWEATING!!! Brad: Oh stop it!!! Claire: Whew!!! It really got me! Brad: Well, we are spooning it into our mouths. 😂😂😂

[@seralikethecar]

4:30 "2016 was awful" I think we all wish we could go back to 2016 lol

[@OriZilbershtein]

BRAD is the reason I watch this channel, it is like the best videos. Genius editing of the personality and great recipes

[@andrewiral9143]

THANK GOD BA FOR THIS. CONTINUE THIS SERIES AND ILL LOVE YOU FOREVER

[@bijibijmak]

This is such a great recipe! I've made two batches so far and it's amazing! 10/10

[@toriovel6042]

These videos are so amazing thank you so much for all the work you put into them, its WORTH EVERY PENNY in my book!!! These are HILARIOUS and also helpful.

[@Bellas61]

"Look at that no waste" hahahaha I'm dying. How is someone making a sauce this entertaining

[@daniellehall1857]

brad: *ferments something* me: I am here and enjoying myself but I don't know why.

[@beanie5851]

I know I ain't the only one who saw Claire shakin that THANG at 0:35

[@ThroughTheBiblewithMySisters]

I sooo love this Guy and his entire crew!! They make this journey so real nd so much fun!!!!!!!

[@johnrandom3332]

Brad your truly a breath of fresh air in this messed up world. Watching you is awesome man I wish more people were like brad and “vinchenzo” lol

[@tosht2515]

Always delivers...👍

[@brianabyrd9160]

I want him to start making videos were he cooks food with the stuff he made

[@Locane256]

I love Brad and Claire. PLEASE do a show with them!

[@moniqueworotny8090]

I absolutely loved this video. Thanks for all the smiles.

[@vibooshanthiagarajah1309]

people come for claire but stay for brad

[@lughildana]

That's... exactly how it happened. Got suggested a candy video and now I'm here

[@indirasukmariana7070]

chris: lawful good brad: chaotic neutral andy: lawful evil claire: chaotic good

[@charliequartz2085]

brad is like a textbook chaotic good. claire is a lawful good. andy is chaotic neutral. chris is true neutral.

[@rill9000]

I want a travelling show with brad and vincenzo. Watching them go to different countries is great

[@springheeledjacques]

2:04 "little pro move, alright, you learn this from, uh, mistakes"

[@vincenzosplate]

I love everything is spicy

[@user-ut6gv7wo1h]

Me too man is amazing

[@FluffyFreakyDougI101]

So do I! but unfortunately this man made me hate the thought of it 😬 I only wish he would stop talking

[@manspeej]

Yo Vincenzo I didn't expect to see you here

[@lancepourian8646]

grammar has left the chat

[@MrNightAssasian]

need more brad, vinnie!!

[@Gollammeister]

I'm hooked watching your vids great way to learn

[@KarJaneDavis]

I can’t get enough of the editing! Genius but simple. 🤣❤️

[@sharonbates9525]

I just love how in the gift card at the end vinny is just a silhouette, who is this man😂😂

[@joeyjojojuniorshabadoo4937]

I’ve watched a good dozen of these and wourder still makes me laugh every time

[@finnmad]

I'm a chilli/pepper fan. I really smiled a lot all the way through this video. I like it. And the chefs tradesmanship is just great. Chillisauce is not an easy thing. But this video is very much an experiment to follow.

[@heckingbamboozled8097]

Brad is really charismatic and the editing is perfect. An amazing duo

[@clairejoycooks]

Wheeeeeeeeen will a new video with Brad be coming out???? Need more!!!!

[@danim4147]

Vinnie and Brad. We should all get on their friendship level/couple goals.

[@lunamagic8]

can't believe just discovered this....can love more this duo!!!

[@rawveganguru8381]

I love this recipe. My favorite and you explain it so well. Thank you good brother👍

[@NuhanHidayat]

I don't have to watch the video til the end, i already clicked the thumb up button for Brad!

[@adamseagroves6685]

I always want to make these recipes they make on this show but so many of them use wouder and I can’t find it anywhere!?!? Where can I get it? Anyone know?

[@str8upskol]

Can we hit 1k subs without any Videos? New Jersey. Most grocery stores have it in New Jersey but I’ve yet to find it anywhere else

[@christopherramsue3119]

philly, jersey, delaware

[@timbrophy]

Vinnie calls it Wourder.

[@leandroisaac2000]

Excuse me. I'm new here. What the hell is a Wouder?????????

[@DinaLopez_4real]

Funny regardless if joke or not

[@random3785]

One of my favorite episodes

[@krystinhadley733]

this editing is so great... how is this not more popular???