Barbecue Chef Rashad Jones pays a visit to three barbecue pit masters who are taming brisket in new and unique ways. In Phoenix, Rashad hangs with a husband and wife duo knocking out a sandwich stuffed with tender brisket meat and other fixings, plus a secret recipe for smoked pecan pie. Next he travels to northern California for brisket barbecue egg rolls and burnt end nachos. Rashad's final stop takes him to San Antonio for a show-stopping bowl of barbecue brisket ramen noodles.
Team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead the final three Brawlers through an epic gauntlet of unknown ingredients to win over their toughest judges yet. The final competitors won't know what's coming next, or when, so they must think on their feet and manage their time wisely if they want to be named Master of 'Cue!
In the BBQ world, this is the Superbowl: the Jack Daniels Invitational BBQ Cook-off. More than 50 masters of the grill meet in Lynchburg, TN to test their chops against the best. Whose brisket is best? What sauce will take top honors?
It's the biggest BBQ event in the nation - And our own Al Roker - a BBQ expert and cookbook author -- has entered the contest! See how Al's ribs stack up against the real pros, and see what it takes to compete in one very tasty cook-off.
Molly Yeh is making a housewarming dinner of Midwest-Jewish mashups to welcome Grandma Jody to town! The menu includes her BBQ Brisket Sandwich with Caraway Coleslaw on Pretzel Challah Buns, Scallion Cream Cheese Grilled Corn and Rugelach Cookie Salad for dessert.