Ep 3. Whole Animals

Man, Fire, Food is a thrilling cooking show where the host, Roger Mooking, showcases his incredible skills as a chef by taking us on a journey through various methods of cooking meats and vegetables. In season 7, episode 3, titled Whole Animals, Roger is on a mission to showcase the beauty and versatility of cooking with entire animals.

Roger begins his adventure by visiting a local farm where he hunts and harvests a beautiful pig. He then takes the audience through the various steps to thoroughly clean and prepare the pig for cooking. One of the key highlights of this episode is Roger's ability to use every part of the animal, from the head to the hooves, in a variety of different dishes.

Next, Roger demonstrates how to cook the pig in some truly unique and creative ways. He shows how to create a fully loaded pig roast, which is a massive structure where the entire pig is slowly cooked for several hours over a fire pit. Roger also demonstrates how to prepare a traditional French-style dish called Coq au vin, in which the entire pig is braised in red wine and vegetables for several hours.

The next portion of the episode features another one of Roger's incredible whole-animal recipes: goat head tacos. Roger takes the audience on a journey through the preparation process of the goat head, including how to properly clean and season the meat. He then shows how to cook the goat head over an open flame, as well as how to prepare homemade tortillas and garnishes for the tacos.

Finally, Roger wraps up the episode by showcasing a few different side dishes that perfectly complement the whole-animal dishes he's prepared. He creates a tasty succotash using fresh corn and beans, as well as some delicious collard greens with bacon and vinegar.

Overall, whole animals is a fantastic episode full of innovative cooking techniques, beautiful ingredients, and mouth-watering recipes. Roger's excitement and passion for cooking are evident throughout the episode, and viewers will come away feeling inspired to try their hand at cooking with entire animals.