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High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

Season 1 Episode 2: The Rice Kingdom

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.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Our Roots

1. Our Roots

Aired: May 26, 2021

Many staple American dishes (candied yams, okra, black eyed peas, rice) are s...

Episode 2 The Rice Kingdom

2. The Rice Kingdom

Aired: May 26, 2021

In the Carolinas, Stephen looks at the human cost of rice and goes whole hog ...

Episode 3 Our Founding Chefs

3. Our Founding Chefs

Aired: May 26, 2021

From mac and cheese to Virginia ham: Jefferson's and Washington's renowned en...

Episode 4 Freedom

4. Freedom

Aired: May 26, 2021

Barbecued brisket meets Senegalese lamb and a Juneteenth feast as Stephen hea...

Info about High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Netflix

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History