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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Spinach and Feta Pancake Wraps

Whole Fried Fish with Grilled Lime, Cilantro and Ginger Vinaigrette

Roasted Duck Breast with Dirty Quinoa, Pine Nuts, and Dried Cherries

Pastrami Rubbed Smoked Boar with Grilled Rye and Quick Pickle Salad

Buckwheat Blini and Smoked Seafood Salad

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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