Inspired by the live music scene in Austin, TX, and led by team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson, the Brawlers must listen closely and hit all the right notes with their BBQ feasts.
The competition begins as 12 experienced BBQ pitmasters scramble to create one bite that captures their culinary identity. Bobby Flay, Eddie Jackson and Michael Symon keep an eye on the action as they plan their team picks.
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.
Michael Symon gets a taste of Kansas City-style 'que at the Qlathe BBQ Championship in Olathe, Kan. Rain or shine, 70 teams -- including big names and solo pitmasters -- are ready to battle the elements and tough competition for the $10,000 prize purse.
Michael Symon visits the Lone Star State for the Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-Off. The teams compete in ribs, chicken and pork, but the real star is brisket. Which team has what it takes to win, and which teams are all hat and no cattle?
Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead their teams as they build a multi‑component BBQ feast using only vertical fire -- suspended proteins, open flames, and zero safety nets. If the Brawlers can't master the swing, they won't be hanging around next week.
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.
Michael Symon heads to Tifton, Ga., for the Rhythm and Ribs BBQ Festival, where more than 60 teams fight it out to prove their 'que is the best and claim over $5,000 in prizes. There are longtime friends and rivals as well as newcomers ready to compete.
The final contenders battle it out in a quest to take home the Master of 'Cue title. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson take the guardrails off as the pitmasters cook up their ultimate BBQ feasts in a last-ditch effort to impress the judges.