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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. Discover the Best Episodes of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 28m•Peaking at 8.3/10

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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Season 1 Episode 3 - Our Founding Chefs
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Directors:Roger Ross Williams, Jonathan Clasberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rice Kingdom
    8.2/10(49 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Roger Ross Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Season 1 Episode 1 - Our Roots
    8.1/10(64 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Roger Ross Williams
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America Season 1 Episode 4 - Freedom
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Yoruba Richen
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Our Founding Chefs" is the best rated episode of "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Roger Ross Williams, Jonathan Clasberry and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Rice Kingdom".