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Good Eats S8E18 — Sprung a Leek
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Good Eats•Season 8•Episode 18

Sprung a Leek

8.8/10 · 19 votesMar 2, 200521 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

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Host Alton Brown ponders the leek, the lesser-known member of the Allium family which it turns, can do anything its siblings can do, only better. Don't believe it? Try these onion rings. Recipes: Grilled Braised Leeks Leek Rings Leek Potato Soup

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Episode Summary

"Sprung a Leek" is episode 18 of Good Eats season 8. It scored 8.8/10 from 19 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). It aired on March 2, 2005.

Next: E19 · Dr. StrangeloafBest of Season 8