Watch High on the Hog

“High on the Hog,” streaming on Netflix and hosted by food writer Stephen Satterfield, is a documentary series tracing African American food traditions from West Africa through slavery, Reconstruction, and into modern U.S. culture. By exploring meals, ingredients, and family stories, the show reveals how Black cooks shaped the nation’s cuisine. Although produced for adults, many families watch selected episodes with older teens as part of U.S. history or cultural studies. It sparks discussions about resilience, identity, and how food preserves history.