Eating History Season 1 Episode 9
Eating History
Season 1

Ep 9. Leave it to Beaver Tail

  • TV-PG
  • April 29, 2020
  • 22 min

In the season 1 episode 9 of Eating History named Leave it to Beaver Tail, hosts Old Smokey and Josh are on the hunt for beaver tail, a unique culinary delicacy that was once popular in America but has fallen out of favor in modern times.

The hosts begin their adventure by visiting a local trapper who sells them a freshly caught beaver. They then bring it to their kitchen where they explain how beaver tail was a popular food item among early settlers and Native Americans. The hosts explain that beaver tail was highly valued due to its nutritional benefits and was often reserved for the most important members of a tribe or settlement.

The hosts then proceed to clean and prepare the beaver tail, demonstrating how to remove the tough outer skin and the fatty layer underneath. They then season the beaver tail with a variety of spices and herbs before smoking it over an open fire. The hosts explain how smoking was a popular method of preparing beaver tail in the past and how it adds a unique flavor to the dish.

Once the beaver tail is fully cooked, the hosts finally get to taste it. They describe the texture as similar to pork belly and the flavor as a mix between beef and pork. They both agree that the beaver tail is delicious and are surprised that it is no longer a popular food item in America.

After trying the beaver tail, the hosts visit a local historian who explains the cultural significance of beaver tail and how it was used in art, clothing, and even as currency. They also discuss the impact that beaver trapping had on Native American communities and how it contributed to the shrinking of their populations.

Overall, Leave it to Beaver Tail is a fascinating episode that explores a unique and forgotten food item in American history. The hosts provide valuable insights into the cultural and nutritional significance of beaver tail, while also demonstrating how to cook it in a traditional manner. The episode also touches on the impact that beaver trapping had on Native American communities and provides an important lesson in cultural sensitivity and appreciation.

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  • First Aired
    April 29, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English