When most people think "barbecue," they don't think "whole hog." But that's not the case for Dr. Howard Conyers, rocket scientist and South Carolina Whole Hog pit master. Watch this episode for a short-course on everything you need to know to fire up the pit for this regional Southern tradition.

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Welcome to NOURISH with rocket scientist and whole hog barbecue pit master, Dr. Howard Conyers! Think of this show as food for your mind, body and soul.

Host and Co-Producer: Dr. Howard Conyers
Writer and Co-Producer: Christina Melton
Director and Post Production Supervisor: Donald "DRay!" Washington
Videographer: Bennie Robertson
Graphics: Ryan Golden
Original Music: Brass-A-Holics from New Orleans, LA
The Mike Foster Project from Baton Rouge, LA
Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Dr. Conyers contributed to this program in his personal capacity. The views expressed are his own and do not necessarily represent the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or the United States government. The United States government does not endorse or evaluate any program sponsors, advertised products, services, or companies, nor any of the claims made.