r/Cooking Karma Requirements
100 combined karma + 14 day account age
One of the most active lifestyle communities. Recipe posts require substantial write-up; just linking to a blog is not allowed. Photo posts must include the recipe in the comments.
Subscribers
5.8M
Comment karma
50
Post karma
25
Account age
14d
How to post successfully in r/Cooking
Tactical tips from active members of this community.
Post the full recipe in the comments if sharing a photo
Technique questions and ingredient substitution posts do very well
Avoid linking to your food blog without substantial original content
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