Jamie Oliver's American Road Trip Season 1 Episode 4 Arizona
- January 24, 2012
Jamie Oliver's American Road Trip Season 1 Episode 4 takes the chef to the southwestern state of Arizona. Known for its deserts and canyons, Arizona's rich culture and diverse cuisine provide Jamie with an opportunity to explore some unique flavors and dishes.
Jamie's first stop is Tucson, a city that has a thriving food scene with influences from Native American, Mexican and Spanish cultures. Jamie visits a local culinary school to meet aspiring chefs and discovers traditional Native American foods such as fry bread and saguaro cactus fruit. He also meets a family who grows heirloom corn and learns how to cook pozole, a traditional Mexican hominy soup.
Next, Jamie travels to the small town of Gilbert to meet chef Joe Johnson, who runs a restaurant called Joe's Farm Grill. Joe serves up classic diner food with a farm-to-table twist. Jamie helps Joe prepare his famous "Adult Grilled Cheese" sandwich, which is served on sourdough bread and filled with mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, and goat cheese.
Continuing his journey, Jamie heads to the Grand Canyon to cook for a group of rangers who work at the national park. The challenge for Jamie is to create a meal using only local ingredients. He visits a local farmer's market to pick up produce and meets a couple who run a bison ranch. Jamie cooks up a hearty bison stew using ingredients sourced entirely from Arizona.
Lastly, Jamie travels to Scottsdale, where he meets a chef who is famous for his Southwestern cuisine. At Citizen Public House, Jamie learns to make a classic Arizona dish called "Carne Adovada," which is pork marinated in a red chili sauce. Jamie also explores the art of mixology and creates his own bourbon cocktail.
Throughout the episode, Jamie learns about the rich history and culture of Arizona, and how it has influenced the cuisine of the state. He is inspired by the local ingredients and techniques used by the chefs he meets, and incorporates them into his own cooking. Jamie's American Road Trip takes viewers on a culinary journey through the United States, showcasing the diverse range of foods and traditions found across the country.