The Pacific Northwest heats up as Michael Symon arrives at Washington's Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams compete for a share of the $25,000 prize. Teams will compete in traditional categories like ribs, chicken, brisket and pork, as well as a new category this year: Anything Salmon. Seasoned pitmasters young and old throw their hat in the ring to see who will walk away with bragging rights and cash!
Follow Anne to a world of ribs beyond the barbeque. Her Braised Spareribs are a year-round favorite, bridging hearty winter stews with the lighter fare of summer. Herb Spaetzle soaks up the rich juices and Panelle and Shrimp Salad brings a welcome fresh crunch.
Grilling is always the least expensive route to a great meal. Utilizing a simple and affordable charcoal grill, Dave prepares a luscious barbecue meal for the gang without the financial pang. This episode highlights money-saving tips such as using marinades and rubs to make the most of inexpensive cuts of meat and the importance of getting to know your local butcher. Now you too can be the envy of your neighborhood, without losing your shirt!
Chef Bobby Flay is grilling an authentic Southern barbecue menu that's anything but low and slow! His Southern-inspired menu includes customizable barbecue sauce, the secrets to blending your own spice rubs, a Sweet and Sour Succotash and Grilled Sweet Potatoes served with a flavorful compound butter. And he's mixing up a peach-flavored variation on a Mint Julep to drink!
Bobby Flay goes Mediterranean as he barbecues an amazing Italian menu that will have you shouting "Mangia!" Delicious Rosemary Smoked Chicken starts off this meal, followed by Wood Grilled Oysters with Crispy Pancetta-Tomato-Basil Mignonette, and Grilled Roasted Pork Loin with "Sweet and Sour" Agro Dolce Grilled Peaches. Yum. And of course it wouldn't be an Italian barbecue without Bobby's personal twist on a Roman favorite - Grilled Pizza Bianca.