Rahm Fama goes mad for barbecue and searches for the country's best. On a trip to Lambert's Downtown Barbecue in Austin, Texas, Rahm finds rock 'n' roll and fancy barbecue side-by-side and enjoys Fancy Brisket and Frito Pie. In Chicago, the Hong Kong-style meaty menu at Sun Wah BBQ features succulent Whole Roasted Pig and Beijing Duck along with peanut butter egg rolls. Rahm then gobbles up classic crispy, smoky burnt ends straight from the 72-foot smoke pit at Danny Edward’s Boulevard BBQ in Kansas City, Mo.
Smoking meats can be a great way to add flavor to tougher cuts of meat. Here, Michael demonstrates how to get the most out of your charcoal grill by using it as a smoker.
Whether you prefer brisket or pulled pork, Kansas City- or North Carolina-style sauce, we've got 16 Food Network-approved barbecue picks from coast to coast.