BBQ USA

Michael Symon assembles his dream team to take on over 150 teams from across the globe at the most prestigious barbecue cook off -- the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest! With more than $145,000 in prize money up for grabs, the stakes are high.

Michael Symon arrives in the Pacific Northwest for the Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams fight for a portion of the $25,000 prize. Teams compete to see who can provide the greatest ribs, chicken, brisket, pig, and fish.

Michael Symon meets a who's who of BBQ legends at the Pig Beach BBQ Benefit in Queens, New York. Thirty world-famous pitmasters compete, and Michael learns about their fascinating tales, techniques, and trademark creations.

Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, LA, for the exciting Operation Smoke Sheaux, where over 60 teams compete for a share of the $10,000 payout. It's an intense battle featuring chicken, spare ribs, brisket, and a mouthwatering gumbo cook-off.

Michael Symon dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th Annual Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Florida. Nearly 50 teams from the Southeast vie for the ultimate BBQ glory in the chicken, ribs, pork butt and brisket categories, all competing for over $12,000 in prizes.

Hold onto your cowboy hats! Michael Symon heads to Uvalde, Texas, for the 15th Annual Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads, where top pitmasters from Texas and beyond vie for a tasty prize of $10,000.

It's a fiery clash of flavours as Michael Symon heads to Elkton, Florida, for the 7th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam. Over 60 top pitmasters battle it out in six categories, including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, but this time there's a twist!

Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth -- the American Royal World Series of Barbecue; over 500 BBQ pitmaster teams battle it out in two days for glory, bragging rights and a share of $85,000 in prize money.