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Cajun Hog Roast: Cochon de Lait Festival

Season 1 Episode 4 | 9m 23s

What is Cajun Cochon de Lait and how do you cook enough to feed thousands? This traditional method for roasting pigs forms the foundation of a famous Louisiana festival. Join in as we combine science, hog cooking, music and community traditions for this episode of Nourish – what could be better?

Aired: 07/31/18
Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
How To Roast a Whole Cow
Louisiana Boudin and Lost Rice
The Nitty-Gritty on Grits
The Great Cornbread Debate
Gullah Geechee Food Traditions
Tomatoes: Why Homegrown Taste Better
BBQ Sauce - South Carolina Style with Chef Rodney Scott
Gumbo 101 with Chef Leah Chase
Whole Hog BBQ
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How To Roast a Whole Cow
Louisiana Boudin and Lost Rice
The Nitty-Gritty on Grits
The Great Cornbread Debate
Gullah Geechee Food Traditions
Tomatoes: Why Homegrown Taste Better
BBQ Sauce - South Carolina Style with Chef Rodney Scott
Gumbo 101 with Chef Leah Chase
Whole Hog BBQ