Episode 1
Where There's Smoke, There's Fish
Apr 11, 2001
Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
Episode 2
Pressure
Apr 18, 2001
The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
Episode 3
Fry Hard II: The Chicken
Apr 25, 2001
AB 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.
Episode 4
Crustacean Nation II: Claws
May 16, 2001
Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
Episode 5
Ham I Am
May 30, 2001
Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
Episode 6
Let Them Eat Foam
Jun 13, 2001
Chocolate 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.
Episode 7
A Chuck for Chuck
Jun 27, 2001
From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
Episode 8
Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
Jul 11, 2001
The 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.
Episode 9
The Bulb of the Night
Jul 25, 2001
Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
Episode 10
Mayo Clinic
Aug 8, 2001
Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
Episode 11
Puff the Magic Pastry
Aug 22, 2001
Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
Episode 12
True Brew II: Mr Tea
Sep 5, 2001
Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
Episode 13
Chile's Angels
Oct 3, 2001
Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.
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