The Sporting Chef Season 10 Episode 6 All American Southern Comfort Food
- October 24, 2022
- 22 min
In this episode of The Sporting Chef season 10, viewers are in for a treat as host Scott Leysath takes a deep dive into the world of All-American Southern Comfort food. Known for his expertise in cooking wild game, Scott is not one to shy away from trying different cuisines and styles of cooking.
As the episode begins, viewers are greeted with a stunning landscape of the great outdoors and Scott’s trusty Labrador Retriever, Raven. After a quick introduction, Scott wastes no time in getting down to business. He's joined by Chef Bob Waggoner - a renowned chef from the south, known for his mastery of low country dishes.
Together the two set about creating a feast of delicious meals that hold true to the unique and diverse culture of southern comfort food. They start by taking us through a comprehensive list of ingredients that will be used throughout the show, ensuring viewers are well informed and ready to cook along.
The first recipe in the lineup is a classic buttery and flaky biscuit recipe. Scott and Bob show viewers how to make these biscuits from scratch, ensuring they are perfectly golden-brown and fluffy. This recipe is the foundation for several other dishes in the show.
Next up, Scott and Bob create a Lowcountry shrimp and grits recipe. As they’ve based their recipe on traditional southern techniques and ingredients, viewers can expect to learn how to cook grits to buttery perfection, topped with shrimp seasoned with the perfect blend of southern spices.
Another recipe featured in this episode is a creamy chicken and dumpling dish. This is perhaps one of the most loved comfort food dishes in America, and Scott and Bob are determined to get it right, using techniques they have picked up throughout their culinary experiences. From the perfect dumplings to the savory gravy, viewers will be drooling over this dish.
To mix things up, Scott decides to add something with a little more bite - a recipe for Cajun-style catfish. Bob and Scott prepare this dish so that it's bursting with flavor – from the golden crust on the fish to the spicy tartar sauce, this dish is not for the faint-hearted.
Finally, as they draw the episode to a close, Scott and Bob leave viewers with a comfort food classic – a heartwarming and savory pot roast. This recipe is a one-pot wonder, and Scott and Bob’s take on it is the perfect combination of timeless comfort food with a southern twist.
Overall, this episode of The Sporting Chef is a perfect showcase of southern comfort food - it's a culinary tour for those looking to try their hands at home-style dishes. With an emphasis on the culture and heritage behind the ingredients and recipes, Scott and Bob give viewers a firsthand look into the warmth and hospitality that has made Southern Comfort food a favorite in every humble kitchen and top-notch restaurant kitchen around the US.