Episode
Good Eats: Major Pepper
Overview
Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a companion for table salt. Included: A historical lesson tracing the spice empires of the 17th century and how to select pepper grinders. Recipes in this episode: - Pepper Deviled Eggs - Black Pepper Mango Sorbet - Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops - Pepper Vodka
Details
- Series
- Good Eats
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2006-11-08
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Major Pepper is Episode 11 in Season 10 of Good Eats. It aired on 2006-11-08. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 10: Pop Art
A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of exploding kernels and see Alton's improvised, inexpensive popcorn popper.
Episode 12: Fry Turkey Fry
Deep-frying a turkey is a cooking method growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. But it can also be one of the most dangerous, with potential for serious oil burns or even fire. Alton spotlights the essential steps for ultimate safety, including how to select the best frying kit and making the Alton Brown Turkey Derrick®, his recommended way to get the bird in and out of the pot without putting yourself at risk.
Featured recipes in this episode:- Deep-fried Turkey
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Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers.
Recipes in this episode:
- Dry Fried Calamari
- Wet Fried Calamari
- Seaside Squid Salad
- Squid Stuffed Squid
Episode 13: Pantry Raid VI: Lentils
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Recipes Lentil Cookies Lentil Salad Lentil Soup
Episode 8: Okraphobia
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Recipes featured in this episode:
- Okra and Tomatoes
- Pickled Okra
- Wet Fried Okra
- Dry Fried Okra
Episode 14: Tortillas Again
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Recipes in this episode:
- Enchilada Lasagna
- Masa Tots
- Ultimate Nachos
Episode 7: Peachy Keen
Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable flesh.
Recipes in this episode:
- Grilled Peach Melba
- Individual Peach Upside-Down Cake
Episode 15: Bowl O' Bayou
AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this classic dish. After numerous roux failures AB comes up with a foolproof method for making a brick (dark) roux and the perfect gumbo.
Recipes: Shrimp Gumbo
Episode 6: Water Works II
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Episode 16: Fowl Territory
Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avoid illness with the tiny birds, featuring his Four Cs of food safety: Contain, Clean, Cook and Chill.- Recipies
- Grilled Curry Cornish Hens
- Cornish Game Hen with Bacon and Onions
Episode 5: Water Works I
Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.
Episode 17: Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)
The pomegranate looks like something from outer space, but Alton tells us that it's one of the healthiest fruits available. But only if you know how to get to the capsules of juicy goodness without making a mess.
Recipes in this episode:
- Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses
- Pomegranate Gelatin
- Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
- Tequila Sunrise