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Mondays 10|9c

It's the most competitive game in food -- BBQ! Chef and restaurateur Michael Symon heads to the biggest BBQ competitions across America to showcase the talented pitmasters, die-hard devotees and, of course, the most mouthwatering 'que around.

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Mabel's Style Smoked Turkey

Hot Smoked Salmon

Smoked Pork and Sauerkraut Pierogies

Gumbo

Oyster and Shrimp Pan Roast

Michael Symon's BBQ Breakdowns

Smoked Sausage Meatloaf with Candied Bacon Jam

Pulled Brisket Fajitas

About The Show

It's the most competitive game in food -- BBQ! Chef and restaurateur Michael Symon heads to the biggest BBQ competitions across America to showcase the talented pitmasters, die-hard devotees and, of course, the most mouthwatering 'que around.

Episodes

S2 | E1

The Royal Rumble of BBQ

Michael heads to the legendary American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
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The Royal Rumble of BBQ - S2 | E1 Featured Recipes
Sausage Meatloaf topped with Bacon Jam, as seen on BBQ USA, Season 2.

Smoked Sausage Meatloaf with Candied Bacon Jam

1 Review
S2 | E2

A BBQ Slam Dunk

It's a fiery clash of flavors as Michael heads to the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam.
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A BBQ Slam Dunk - S2 | E2 Featured Recipes
Steak at JIMMY JAM BBQ SLAM - ELKTON, FL, as seen on BBQ USA, Season 2.

Smoked Rib Eye

2 Reviews
S2 | E3

Smokin' at the Crossroads

Michael heads to the annual Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads.
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Smokin' at the Crossroads - S2 | E3 Featured Recipes
Fajita Demonstration for the Brisco Ranch Cook-off, as seen on BBQ USA, Season 2.

Pulled Brisket Fajitas

S2 | E4

Smokin' in the Sunshine State

Michael dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the Butts & Clucks Cook-Off.
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Smokin' in the Sunshine State - S2 | E4 Featured Recipes
Host Michael Symon making Oyster and shrimp pan roast at Butts and Clucks Cook Off, Apalachicola, FL, as seen on BBQ USA, Season 2.

Oyster and Shrimp Pan Roast

S2 | E5

Battle on the Bayou

Michael gets ready for a heated gumbo cook off at Operation Smoke Sheaux.
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Battle on the Bayou - S2 | E5 Featured Recipes

Gumbo

3 Reviews
S2 | E6

Legends in Queens

Michael meets BBQ legends at the Pig Beach BBQ Benefit in Queens, NY.
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Legends in Queens - S2 | E6 Featured Recipes

Smoked Pork and Sauerkraut Pierogies

S2 | E7

A Salmon Showdown

Washington heats up as Michael arrives at the Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs.
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A Salmon Showdown - S2 | E7 Featured Recipes

Hot Smoked Salmon

S2 | E8

Memphis Mayhem

Michael assembles his dream team at the most prestigious barbecue cook off.
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Memphis Mayhem - S2 | E8 Featured Recipes
Smoked Turkey, as seen on BBQ USA, Season 2.

Mabel's Style Smoked Turkey