Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest, most thrilling barbecue competition on Earth -- the legendary 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. In addition to the big four categories -- ribs, brisket, chicken and pork -- these pitmasters have the added challenges of turkey and sausage. Plus, there's the largest Kids' BBQ Contest in the world.
Get your margaritas going because Bobby is doing barbecue Mexican style! He grills up a Whole Red Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa, and Tamarind Duck Glazed Tacos with Grilled Pineapple-Habanero Pickled Onion Relish, served with Corn Tortillas, of course. A Slow-Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Queso Fresco promises to please.
Bobby Flay celebrates the bounty of summer in this farm fresh barbecue. His menu includes Basil Rubbed Halibut With Puttanesca Relish, Maple-Mustard-Mixed Pepper Glazed Salmon With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Grilled Sausages With Grilled Shallot Relish and Ricotta. To drink Chef Flay blends up some Layered Summer Fruit Smoothies. Summer doesn't get any better — or fresher! — than this.
Bobby is in spice box heaven as he creates a gorgeous India inspired barbecue menu. Grilled Halibut with Corn-Coconut Curry Sauce starts things off, along with Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Mint Chutney. The flavors and spices jump off the screen, and Bobby gets going on his Smoked Ginger Chicken with Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon, sending us soaring. Plus Indian Naan Bread.
Food Network caught up with the Hardcore Carnivore on judging "Pitmasters" and her new cookbook, "Prime Cuts: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Understanding, and Cooking Meat."
Classic Southern food is one of this country's most beloved regional cuisines, but a new style of cooking is rising out of Dixie, and Bobby Flay thinks it works beautifully on the hot grates! Light Smoked Trout Lettuce Wraps take us about as far from barbecue as you can get, topped with Sliced Carrots and a creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing. Then, a classic Southern cracker spread makes a surprising and tangy appearance on Chef Flay's juicy Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger. Next, Southern curry makes an appearance on his Curry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze. And finally, Bobby whips up a Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade, a heat-beater that just might unseat the Mint Julep as the go-to Southern cooler. It'll be delicious, y'all!