In Sagaponack, N.Y., Michael Symon heads to a smokehouse where succulent, slow-smoked pork ribs are mopped with a tangy, citrus barbecue sauce. In Columbus, Ohio, a beefy burger topped with smoky kielbasa is a fusion of local flavors and an American classic. Finally, an Indianapolis restaurant serves up octopus-pork and salmon sausages in an insanely unique take on the tried-and-true hot dog.
In Savannah, Ga., Michael Symon starts with sweet and savory pork belly sliders with bacon jam and bourbon sauce, nestled inside a fluffy doughnut bun. Then in Portland, Ore., eggs baked in a tomato and pepper stew make the best shakshuka in the city. And finally in Miami, alligator ribs smothered in honey mustard barbecue sauce are an exotic ode to uniquely Southern 'que.
Food Network Star winner, Eddie Jackson, meets Michael Symon in Austin for a barbecue sandwich that has the entire town lined up. Then, Michael heads to Jersey City, where a chef who was tired of driving into Manhattan for a great burger concocted his own sweet and spicy creation. Finally, in Louisville, Ky. he washes down a pastrami spiced sandwich and dessert with a refreshing local brew.
Give your next tailgate a fresh spin with Guy Fieri's Turkey Pic-a-nic Sandwiches, featuring juicy roasted turkey, a sweet-savory cranberry onion jam and two kinds of cheese on pretzel buns. That's a pic-a-nic sandwich! And to go with that, homemade Barbecue Potato Chips, nice and crispy with all the flavor you love. Oh yeah, you're gonna wanna pack extras!
The chefs must make their best pasta dishes without pasta in Single Aisle Showdown. Then it's all-you-can-carry as the chefs grab ingredients for their barbecue feast in No Carts Allowed. And in the final twist, the two remaining chefs must make a dessert in One Ingredient Per Aisle. The winning chef makes a final run through Flavortown to win up to $20,000!
Ree has invited a crowd of friends and family over to Drummond Ranch for a festive holiday get-together that she's putting together in no time at all. There are a bunch of fabulous canapes including Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches, Holiday Rollups, Shrimp Pineapple Skewers, Tortellini Skewers, Christmas Queso, Smoked Sausage in Barbecue Sauce and for a festive sweet treat, Quick and Easy Peppermint Fudge.
The Kitchen is exploring new flavors, starting with Sunny Anderson's Bruschetta Burger and Katie Lee's Barbecue Salmon Cobb Salad. Creating fresh, seasonal dishes is easy with a Field Guide to Greens and new ways to use leftover lemons. Marcela Valladolid starts the Kitchen's herb garden, and Chef Angie Mar shares her tips for grilling rib-eye steaks. Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a Green Bloody Mary.
Michael Symon steps outside the backyard to put his grill in the sand and whip up the ultimate beach barbecue. He makes a "Beach Bomber" Sausage Sandwich, topped with scallions and cheddar cheese, and serves it up with a side of Herbaceous Potato Salad. Plus, Liz creates a sea-breezy cocktail called "Peach on the Beach" that's perfect after a dip in the ocean.
The Kitchen throws an epic backyard barbecue! Sunny Anderson sears a juicy Skirt Steak with Cowgirl Butter, which Geoffrey Zakarian pairs with a Grilled Summer Ratatouille. Then, Katie Lee Biegel prepares a sweet and spicy Pepper Jelly Baked Beans, the crew serves up cookout favorites and Chef Eric Adjepong shares a Senegalese Burger with Yassa Onion Jam and the scoop on "Alex vs America!"
Michael Symon gets ready for a barbecue encore, Cleveland style. He brings back the Italian Sub Burger, a classic Ohio favorite that hits the spot any time of day, and pairs it with Waffle Fries dipped in Cleveland Beer Cheese Sauce, a delightful combo of crunch and creaminess. For dessert he whips up easy to make and even easier to carry Apple Hand Pies.