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High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
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Seasons & Episodes
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Our RootsMay 26, 2021 · 58 minThe hunt for African American food's roots goes to Benin, where okra and yam rule the market and pre-enslavement fish and corn plates reign…Episode details →
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The Rice KingdomMay 26, 2021 · 47 minIn the Carolinas, Stephen looks at the human cost of rice and goes whole hog with Gullah chef BJ Dennis and those preserving Black…Episode details →
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Our Founding ChefsMay 26, 2021 · 52 minFrom mac and cheese to Virginia ham: Jefferson's and Washington's renowned enslaved chefs James Hemings and Hercules left the nation hungry for more.Episode details →
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FreedomMay 26, 2021 · 51 minBarbecued brisket meets Senegalese lamb and a Juneteenth feast as Stephen heads to Texas to ride with Black cowboys and take in Jerrelle Guy's…Episode details →
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Food for the JourneyNov 22, 2023 · 51 minFrom black-eyed peas to gumbo, African ingredients define New Orleans' signature dishes. Up north, the Great Migration inspires Chicago's culinary style.Episode details →
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The Black MeccaNov 22, 2023 · 46 minIn Harlem, chef Charles Gabriel shares the secret to his pan-fried chicken and other trailblazers tell stories of their ancestors' connections to food.Episode details →
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The DefianceNov 22, 2023 · 45 minStephen meets former student activists in Atlanta and honors the legacy of the chefs and bakers who fueled and funded the Civil Rights Movement.Episode details →
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Feeding the CultureNov 22, 2023 · 51 minA Black Panther reflects on the pivotal free breakfast program. Luminaries gather for a special dinner and layered conversation about race and food.Episode details →