Ep 6. Moonshine Highway

In season 20 episode 6 of Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern, titled "Moonshine Highway," Andrew travels the backroads of Appalachia in search of unique and unconventional cuisine.

Andrew begins his journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where he meets a family of moonshiners who have been crafting their own spirits for generations. He witnesses their distilling process and even tries a few different flavors.

Next, Andrew heads to North Carolina to try a regional dish known as livermush, a mix of pork liver, snout, and cornmeal that is fried and served for breakfast. He samples different variations of the dish, including one made with sweet potatoes.

Continuing his journey, Andrew stops at a roadside diner in Tennessee to try a dish called "beans and greens," made with a mix of vegetables like collard greens and navy beans, often served with cornbread and chow chow, a type of relish.

In Kentucky, Andrew visits a restaurant that serves traditional southern dishes like fried chicken and braised pork belly, but with a twist. The chef infuses dishes with bourbon and other local spirits, giving them a unique flavor.

Andrew then travels to West Virginia to try a local delicacy called pepperoni rolls, a bread roll stuffed with spicy pepperoni. He visits a bakery that has been making pepperoni rolls for over 50 years and tries their original recipe.

Finally, Andrew ends his journey in the mountains of Kentucky, where he joins a family for a traditional Kentucky BBQ. He helps prepare dishes like smoked pork shoulder and burgoo, a southern stew made with a mix of meats and vegetables.

Throughout his journey, Andrew experiences the rich culture and history of Appalachia through its cuisine, from moonshine to pepperoni rolls. The "Moonshine Highway" proves to be a unique and delicious adventure for Andrew and viewers alike.