High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

2021 · TMDB 6.9/10 (8 votes)

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About 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.

Status
Returning Series
TMDB rating
6.9/10 from 8 votes
Seasons
2
Episodes
8

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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Season 2

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Food for the Journey episode still
S2 E151 min

Food for the Journey

From black-eyed peas to gumbo, African ingredients define New Orleans' signature dishes. Up north, the Great Migration inspires Chicago's culinary style.

The Black Mecca episode still
S2 E246 min

The Black Mecca

In Harlem, chef Charles Gabriel shares the secret to his pan-fried chicken and other trailblazers tell stories of their ancestors' connections to food.

The Defiance episode still
S2 E345 min

The Defiance

Stephen meets former student activists in Atlanta and honors the legacy of the chefs and bakers who fueled and funded the Civil Rights Movement.

Feeding the Culture episode still
S2 E451 min

Feeding the Culture

A Black Panther reflects on the pivotal free breakfast program. Luminaries gather for a special dinner and layered conversation about race and food.

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