Good Eats

Season 4

TV-G

Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.

Where to Watch Good Eats • Season 4

13 Episodes

Where There's Smoke, There's Fish
E1
Where There's Smoke, There's FishGet the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
Pressure
E2
PressureThe scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
Fry Hard II: The Chicken
E3
Fry Hard II: The ChickenAB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.
Crustacean Nation II: Claws
E4
Crustacean Nation II: ClawsDespite immense popularity, 9 out of 10 cooks say they're afraid to cook lobster. Join Alton Brown as he demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the on the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
Ham I Am
E5
Ham I AmCountry and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
Let Them Eat Foam
E6
Let Them Eat FoamChocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop for cake pans, learn everything you need to know to keep your foam from flopping and produce a heavenly cake.
A Chuck for Chuck
E7
A Chuck for ChuckFrom ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
E8
Pantry Raid IV: Comb AloneThe most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it's amazing.
The Bulb of the Night
E9
The Bulb of the NightMeet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
Mayo Clinic
E10
Mayo ClinicJoin Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
Puff the Magic Pastry
E11
Puff the Magic PastryAlton Brown examines the laminated pastry that's always fast and always tasty. Puff pastry is flaky and delicious and can be wrapped around veggies, fruit and meat. Don't be afraid, the store bought stuff can deliver the puff.
True Brew II: Mr Tea
E12
True Brew II: Mr TeaTea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
Chile's Angels
E13
Chile's AngelsAlton Brown investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment salsa. Ponder the human tongue, the power of capsaicin, and learn to tame the burn of the only food registered as a weapon with the FDA.