The BEST episodes of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America season 1

Every episode of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America season 1!

Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

Last Updated: 11/26/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
Our Founding Chefs
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7.45
20 votes

#1 - Our Founding Chefs

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2021

From mac and cheese to Virginia ham: Jefferson's and Washington's renowned enslaved chefs James Hemings and Hercules left the nation hungry for more.

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Freedom
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7.35
23 votes

#2 - Freedom

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/26/2021

Barbecued brisket meets Senegalese lamb and a Juneteenth feast as Stephen heads to Texas to ride with Black cowboys and take in Jerrelle Guy's cakes.

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Our Roots
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7.09
32 votes

#3 - Our Roots

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2021

The 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 at a table.

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The Rice Kingdom
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7.04
24 votes

#4 - The Rice Kingdom

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2021

In the Carolinas, Stephen looks at the human cost of rice and goes whole hog with Gullah chef BJ Dennis and those preserving Black culinary traditions.

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