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Good Eats S8E1 — Hittin' the Sauce
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Good Eats•Season 8•Episode 1

Hittin' the Sauce

7.8/10 · 24 votesJun 16, 200421 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 8•−0.6 vs season avg

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With a few simple tools and some basic chemistry, host Alton Brown simplifies the most common sauce quandaries. Throw away your boxed preparations and find how simple it is to create an elegant hollandaise and peppercorn sauce for your favorite steak. Recipes: Strip Steak with

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Episode Summary

"Hittin' the Sauce" is episode 1 of Good Eats season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 24 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). It aired on June 16, 2004.

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