Good Eats Season 13, Episode 8: Fermentation Nation

1

Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.

21 min

2

Tamale Never Dies

Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical and tasty exploration of these tempting treats.

21 min

3

American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Brown explores its origins.

21 min

4

Tender Is the Pork

Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitute for the ubiquitous bird.

21 min

5

Undercover Veggies I

In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty treats.

21 min

6

Feeling Punchy

Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to return the drink to its rightful culinary position.

21 min

7

Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.

21 min

8

Fermentation Nation

Most people think of beer and wine only as drinks, but host Alton Brown thinks outside the bottle as he uses them as key ingredients in several tasty dishes.

21 min

9

American Classics V: A Pound of Cake

The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he explores the history and preparation of this delicious treat.

21 min

10

The Once and Future Fish

Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.

21 min

11

Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demystifies them and explores the wonders of the Japanese pantry.

21 min

12

The Proof Is in the Pudding

Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.

21 min

13

Live and Let Diet

Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.

21 min

14

Raising the Bar Again

Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.

21 min

15

The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?

21 min

16

American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings

Host Alton Brown takes on the classic American soup that divides the country, and his family.

21 min

17

The Curious Case of Curry

Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.

21 min

18

The Catfish Will Rise Again

After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.

21 min

19

It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella

Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.

21 min