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BBQ Across America
BBQ Across America

BBQ Across America

—Michael Symon is the ultimate guide to the tips and techniques that turn out amazing barbecued meats; hitting up all the major hotspots, he meets with seasoned pitmasters to dig deep into the techniques and flavors of all their barbecued specialties.
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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

  • Beef brisket is a Texas barbecue staple, and salt and smoke are the main ingredients because it's all about letting the meat speak for itself; Michael Symon heads to Cedar Fest in Texas, where he gets into what makes the best brisket.

  • Ribs are the primary meat of choice when it comes to backyard barbecues, and in competition, they're one of the hardest meats to consistently get right; in Olathe, Kan., Michael Symon gets to the bottom of how pitmasters make their unrivaled ribs.

  • Chicken is king in Alabama barbecue, so Michael Symon heads to Gadsden, Ala., to explore their world of barbecued bird; a competition chicken with white mayonnaise-based sauce.

  • After getting the dish on dry rub, Michael Symon takes an inside look at what Memphis, Tenn., does best as he turns to the pitmasters who are committed to perfecting a difficult and daunting style of barbecue: whole hog.

  • Primarily pork with a vinegar-based sauce, Carolina barbecue is showcased with the pulled pork sandwich; Michael Symon discovers that, in competitions, pitmasters use new flavor profiles and techniques to prepare a winning plate.

  • One of the most difficult cuts of meat to prepare for competition, pork loin separates the amateurs from the pros; in Tifton, Georgia, Michael Symon gets to the core of barbecue when he sees how pitmasters smoke this meat to tender perfection.
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Michael Symon is the ultimate guide to the tips and techniques that turn out amazing barbecued meats; hitting up all the major hotspots, he meets with seasoned pitmasters to dig deep into the techniques and flavors of all their barbecued specialties.

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