Watchly Safety Review

50 Ways To Cook A Steak

Nick DiGiovanni

21:44 · 24.5M views · November 12, 2022

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

2Moderate Concerns

1Minor Flag

This video is safe for most kids but includes some crude humor and dangerous cooking stunts that require parental guidance. On the positive side, it showcases creative cooking methods and teaches basic culinary techniques like searing and grilling, but concerns include mild language (e.g., 'holy shit'), unsafe practices like cooking with a laser pointer or molten glass, and a segment where the hosts joke about eating raw steak. Overall, it's an entertaining experiment for older children who understand kitchen safety.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageSome

The transcript contains an instance of strong language, specifically the word 'shit' used as an exclamation. While it's a single occurrence, it is clearly profanity and not bleeped or censored.

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“Whoa! Holy shit.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video description contains a guilt-tripping CTA ('Subscribe before everyone else :)'), which creates mild engagement pressure, but the transcript itself does not contain manipulative CTAs.

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“Subscribe before everyone else :)”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video's premise — cooking a steak in unusual extreme ways (waffle iron, dry ice, hot molten glass, car engine) — fits the stunt-driven format. The description frames it as 'so you don't have to,' implying shock value. However, the transcript excerpt is brief and only shows one line, so the scoring is moderate based on the description.

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“Can you cook a steak in a waffle iron? Over dry ice or hot molten glass? What about deep frying, or cooking on a hot car engine? We tried every method so you don't have to.”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know that this video features 50 different ways to cook steak, ranging from safe methods like pan-searing to dangerous stunts like using a laser pointer, molten glass, and a flamethrower. The hosts use mild crude language (e.g., 'holy shit') and engage in unsafe behavior, such as cooking with fire without proper precautions and eating undercooked meat. However, the video also teaches valuable cooking skills, including proper seasoning, grilling, and sous vide techniques, and promotes creativity in the kitchen. It's best for children aged 10 and up who can distinguish between safe and unsafe practices.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Which cooking method from the video do you think is the safest to try at home, and why?
2Why is it important to follow safety rules when cooking, like using oven mitts or keeping a fire extinguisher nearby?
3What did you learn about different ways to cook steak, and which one would you like to try with an adult?
4The hosts used some dangerous methods like a laser pointer and molten glass. Why do you think they included those, and what should you do if you see someone trying something unsafe?

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What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is recommended for children aged 10 and up. It contains mild crude language and dangerous cooking stunts that younger children might imitate, but older kids can learn about various cooking techniques and understand the importance of kitchen safety.

Does the video contain any bad language?

Yes, there is mild crude language, including the word 'holy shit' used once. The hosts also use playful but slightly crude humor, such as 'wink, wink' and references to body parts, which may not be suitable for younger children.

Are the cooking methods in the video safe to try at home?

Most methods are not safe to try at home without adult supervision. The video includes dangerous stunts like cooking with a laser pointer, molten glass, and a flamethrower, which should never be attempted. However, some methods like pan-searing and grilling are safe with proper adult guidance.

What educational value does this video have?

The video teaches basic cooking techniques such as searing, grilling, sous vide, and braising. It also introduces creative cooking methods and explains concepts like dry-aging and salt-encrusting. Kids can learn about different heat sources and how they affect meat texture and flavor.

Is there any promotion of unhealthy eating habits?

The video focuses on cooking steak, which is a high-protein food, but it does not promote unhealthy eating. However, it includes segments where the hosts eat undercooked or burnt steak, which could be misleading about food safety. Parents should discuss proper food handling with their children.

Does the video contain any hidden advertising or sponsored content?

The classification scores show no hidden advertising or sponsored content. The video is purely for entertainment and educational purposes, with no product placements or endorsements.