Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth - the American Royal World Series of Barbecue. Over 500 BBQ teams battle it out in two days for glory, bragging rights and a share of $85,000 in prize money.
Hold onto your cowboy hats! Michael Symon heads to Uvalde, Texas, for the 15th Annual Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads, where top pitmasters from Texas and beyond vie for a tasty prize of $10,000.
It's a fiery clash of flavors as Michael Symon heads to Elkton, Florida, for the seventh annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam. Over 60 top pitmasters battle it out in six categories, including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, but this time there's a twist.
Michael dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th Annual Butts and Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Florida. Nearly 50 teams from the Southeast vie for the ultimate BBQ glory. The Mystery Box throws a tasty challenge at the pitmasters.
Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, LA, for the exciting Operation Smoke Sheaux, where over 60 teams compete for a share of the $10,000 payout. It's a battle featuring chicken, spare ribs and brisket, along with a mouthwatering gumbo cook off.
Michael meets the who's-who list of BBQ legends in the heart of Queens, New York, at the Pig Beach BBQ Benefit. Thirty renowned pitmasters gather to compete, and Michael learns all their inspiring stories, techniques and signature creations.
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