BBQ's explosion in popularity is partly thanks to massive BBQ competitions across America. Inspired by the competition circuit, it's all about low and slow as captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson see how well their contenders handle the classic BBQ cuts that have turned weekend warriors into household names.
Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio dig into all-American BBQ with an advantage challenge featuring sports fan favorites. Then, the competitors face a team brawl that celebrates their collective American BBQ experience.
What's the best BBQ in Kansas City? You'll have them all, from Arthur Bryant's burnt ends to L.C.'s spare ribs and the elegant Jack Stack BBQ. Even dogs benefit from the Kansas City BBQ enthusiasm, they actually sing for barbecued biscuits.
Rachael hits a home run when she visits Durham, NC. Batting first is Elmo's Diner. Next she goes shopping in Chapel Hill, and moseys over to Mama Dip's. Then, she takes in an afternoon baseball game where the Durham Bulls take on Syracuse SkyChefs. Voted top BBQ in the Triangle area, The Barbecue Joint wins another rave review from Rachael.
In BBQ Brawl's most primitive challenge yet, captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson challenge the contenders to serve suckling pig the old school way -- cooked over a live fire! Using ancient BBQ techniques, each team must attempt to cook up porky perfection.