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Barbecue Showdown

6.1/10 30 votes
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Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.

Created by:
Daniel Calin
Cast:
Kevin Bludso, Melissa Cookston, Michelle Buteau
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:
Netflix

Episode guide

Seasons

3 available

Season 2

Episodes

Episode 1 selected
Still from The Fire Within E01

Episode 1

★ 7.0

The Fire Within

2023-05-26 · 45m

The contestants craft signature barbecue plates to show what they can make over an open flame, including one dish cooked al fresco in the all-new Trench.

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Still from Saucy and Spicy E02

Episode 2

★ 6.0

Saucy and Spicy

2023-05-26 · 43m

Things get spicy when the judges ask the cooks to take their pick from a pantry packed with peppers that range from friendly to face-melting.

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Still from Land, Sea & Fire E03

Episode 3

★ 7.0

Land, Sea & Fire

2023-05-26 · 43m

The pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.

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Still from Breakfast Showdown E04

Episode 4

★ 7.0

Breakfast Showdown

2023-05-26 · 43m

After a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.

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Still from BBQ Trash or Treasure? E05

Episode 5

★ 7.0

BBQ Trash or Treasure?

2023-05-26 · 43m

The four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker rigs.

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Still from A Festive Feast E06

Episode 6

★ 7.0

A Festive Feast

2023-05-26 · 42m

The competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.

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Still from Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight E07

Episode 7

★ 7.0

Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight

2023-05-26 · 41m

Semifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.

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Still from The Piggy Bank E08

Episode 8

★ 7.0

The Piggy Bank

2023-05-26 · 42m

The last two pitmasters standing go whole hog in this fiery finale, serving snout-to-tail spreads to determine who will go home a barbecue champion.

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Cast

Kevin Bludso

Kevin Bludso

Self - Judge

Melissa Cookston

Melissa Cookston

Self - Judge

Michelle Buteau

Michelle Buteau

Self — Host

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