BBQ USA

Michael Symon assembles his dream team to take on over 150 teams at the most prestigious barbecue cook off: the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

The Pacific Northwest heats up as Michael Symon arrives at Washington's Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams compete for a share of the $25,000 prize; teams compete to serve up the best ribs, chicken, brisket, pork and salmon.

Michael Symon 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.

Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, La., for the 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 gumbo cook off.

Michael Symon dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Fla.; 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 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, Fla., 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 Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth -- the 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.

Michael Symon visits the Memphis in May festival to see some of the biggest names in BBQ; Myron Mixon, Melissa Cookston and Erica Blaire Roby, go head-to-head in the whole hog category at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Michael Symon makes his way to the Garden State to see more than 40 teams compete over two days at the New Jersey Knoq-Out in Blairstown; a rookie competes against her mentors, and the teams find out if double the days leads to double the trophies.

Michael Symon ventures south to the Smoke on the Falls competition in Gadsden, Ala.

Michael Symon heads to the Lone Star State to see teams put their barbecue to the test at Cedar Fest, in which the teams compete in ribs, chicken, pork and the star of the show, brisket.

Michael Symon heads to Georgia for the Rhythm and Ribs Festival, where over 60 teams are competing to find out whose BBQ is best and win over $5,000 in prizes; friends and rivals Rescue Smokers and Off The Chain BBQ are competing for awards.

Michael Symon gets a taste of Kansas City-style barbecue at the Qlathe BBQ Competition in Olathe, Kan., where 70 teams battle the elements and tough competition for the $10,000 prize.

Michael Symon gets a taste of Kansas City-style barbecue at the Qlathe BBQ Competition in Olathe, Kan., where 70 teams battle the elements and tough competition for the $10,000 prize.

Michael Symon ventures south to the Smoke on the Falls competition in Gadsden, Ala.

Michael Symon heads to the Lone Star State to see teams put their barbecue to the test at Cedar Fest, in which the teams compete in ribs, chicken, pork and the star of the show, brisket.

Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth -- the 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.

Michael Symon heads to Georgia for the Rhythm and Ribs Festival, where over 60 teams are competing to find out whose BBQ is best and win over $5,000 in prizes; friends and rivals Rescue Smokers and Off The Chain BBQ are competing for awards.

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.

Michael Symon makes his way to the Garden State to see more than 40 teams compete over two days at the New Jersey Knoq-Out in Blairstown; a rookie competes against her mentors, and the teams find out if double the days leads to double the trophies.

Michael Symon visits the Memphis in May festival to see some of the biggest names in BBQ; Myron Mixon, Melissa Cookston and Erica Blaire Roby, go head-to-head in the whole hog category at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

It's a fiery clash of flavors as Michael Symon heads to Elkton, Fla., 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.

The Pacific Northwest heats up as Michael Symon arrives at Washington's Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams compete for a share of the $25,000 prize; teams compete to serve up the best ribs, chicken, brisket, pork and salmon.

Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, La., for the 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 gumbo cook-off.

Michael Symon dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Fla.; nearly 50 teams from the Southeast vie for the ultimate BBQ glory; the Mystery Box throws a tasty challenge at the pitmasters.

Michael Symon 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.

Michael Symon assembles his dream team to take on over 150 teams at the most prestigious barbecue cook off: the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.