High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

 is an American limited documentary series that was released on Netflix on May 26, 2021.

This series explores African American cuisine. The docuseries will examine the influence of racial disparity, classism, and labor relations on African American food culture. It will give viewers a deeper understanding of “America’s deep-rooted history of slavery, and the impact on American food as we know it today.”

The docuseries is hosted by food writer Stephen Satterfield and is based on James Beard Award-winning author Jessica B. Harris' book.

Summary
"Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast

 * Stephen Satterfield

Episodes

 * Season One


 * Our Roots
 * The Rice Kingdom
 * Our Founding Chefs
 * Freedom