Explore BBQ USA with Michael Symon

Michael criss-crosses the country to check out some of the most-esteemed 'cue competitions and try the meaty masterpieces they're famous for.

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Michael is the king of all things meat, and these dishes prove it.

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Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream Sauce

Twice-Fried Chicken with Sriracha Honey

Homemade Cavatelli with "Leftover Sauce"

Flaxseed-Crusted Salmon with a Grape and Walnut Salsa

Grilled Oysters with Chorizo Butter

Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Orange

Braised Halibut with Paprika and Mushrooms

Jumbo Lump Crab Taco, Pickled Chiles and Avocado

Grilled Corn with Ranchovy Butter

Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill

Crab Salad with Mustard Phyllo Crisps and a Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

Potato Zucchini Pancakes with Yogurt Sauce

Pan Roasted Diver Scallops with Potato and Celery Root Puree and Brown Butter

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Soft Polenta

Mushroom-Goat Cheese Spanakopita

Grilled Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Tart Cherry and Red Wine Sundae

Chef Michael Symon cooks with soul. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his four restaurants in America’s heartland: Lola, Lolita, Roast and B Spot. He also shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network.

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.

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