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Barbecue Showdown
Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.
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Barbecue in the BloodSep 18, 2020 · 44 minThe competition kicks off with a smokin' staple: the barbecue combo plate. That's two mouthwatering meats and two succulent sides.Episode details →
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Red, White and BarbecueSep 18, 2020 · 41 minThe competitors make a feast for 50 first responders in a Fourth of July throwdown. Tri-tip, pork chops, cheeseburgers and more are on the…Episode details →
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Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This BeefSep 18, 2020 · 44 minTime to celebrate the greatest invention in the history of food: ribs! The cooks tackle pork and beef ribs — one with a dry…Episode details →
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Tournament of SandwichesSep 18, 2020 · 43 minThe smokers serve up a trio of sandwiches: savory chicken with crunchy slaw, tender and tangy pork, and five-layer stacks of beef and sausage.Episode details →
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Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My!Sep 18, 2020 · 41 minThe pitmasters sink their teeth into some wild meats, delivering dishes like lizard stew, beaver tail crackling and pulled alligator.Episode details →
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Cooking It Old SchoolSep 18, 2020 · 43 minWorking in pairs, the barbecuers prepare popular proteins from the past, cooking mutton, goat and whole salmon on wooden platforms and over open pits.Episode details →
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Barbecue Around the WorldSep 18, 2020 · 42 minIngredients and equipment from Morocco, Argentina and Japan spice things up and force the contestants to cook outside their comfort zones.Episode details →
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The. Whole. Hog.Sep 18, 2020 · 44 minThe final two tackle their biggest challenge yet: building their own pits and cooking a whole hog and brisket. It's gonna be a long…Episode details →
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The Fire WithinMay 26, 2023 · 45 minThe contestants craft signature barbecue plates to show what they can make over an open flame, including one dish cooked al fresco in the…Episode details →
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Saucy and SpicyMay 26, 2023 · 43 minThings get spicy when the judges ask the cooks to take their pick from a pantry packed with peppers that range from friendly to…Episode details →
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Land, Sea & FireMay 26, 2023 · 43 minThe pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.Episode details →
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Breakfast ShowdownMay 26, 2023 · 43 minAfter a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.Episode details →
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BBQ Trash or Treasure?May 26, 2023 · 43 minThe four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker…Episode details →
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A Festive FeastMay 26, 2023 · 42 minThe competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.Episode details →
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Don't Bring a Skewer, To A SwordfightMay 26, 2023 · 41 minSemifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.Episode details →
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The Piggy BankMay 26, 2023 · 42 minThe last two pitmasters standing go whole hog in this fiery finale, serving snout-to-tail spreads to determine who will go home a barbecue champion.Episode details →
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Bad to the BoneJul 4, 2024 · 48 minThe contestants kick off the competition by cooking a bone-in protein and two side dishes that reflect their unique styles and personal stories.Episode details →
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Brew and ‘CueJul 4, 2024 · 47 minLegendary pitmaster Tuffy Stone joins the judging panel as the cooks prepare beer-infused dishes that hop with flavor.Episode details →
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The Trench Is BackJul 4, 2024 · 44 minThe competition heats up as the Trench returns for a twist-filled challenge celebrating flavors from around the world.Episode details →
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Friday Night BitesJul 4, 2024 · 47 minFacing elimination, two pitmasters duel it out in a fiery fish cook-off. Afterward, the remaining contestants gear up to satisfy hungry tailgaters.Episode details →
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Slow Fast FoodJul 4, 2024 · 46 minChef Matty Matheson ("The Bear") encourages the pitmasters to turn down the heat and whip up an original fast-food recipe using slow-cooking techniques.Episode details →
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Brisket BattleJul 4, 2024 · 42 minIn their toughest challenge to date, the final four attempt to out-smoke their fellow competitors in an epic beef brisket showdown.Episode details →
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Go Pig or Go HomeJul 4, 2024 · 45 minChef and acclaimed author Kwame Onwuachi joins the judges for a Sunday supper that showcases each pitmaster's family traditions.Episode details →
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The Final StandJul 4, 2024 · 38 minThe finalists craft dream menus for their very own barbecue joints in a head-to-head battle to claim the coveted grand prize and title.Episode details →