Season 4

2001 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1Where There's Smoke, There's FishGet the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
2PressureThe scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
3Fry 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.
4Crustacean Nation II: ClawsHost Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
5Ham I AmCountry and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
6Let 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.
7A Chuck for ChuckFrom ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
8Pantry 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.
9The Bulb of the NightMeet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
10Mayo ClinicJoin Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
11Puff the Magic PastryDon't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
12True Brew II: Mr TeaTea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
13Chile's AngelsAlton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.