Ep 9. Giant Meat And Habanero Heat

Burgers, Brew & 'Que is a culinary show on the Food Network that delves deep into America's favorite foods: burgers, beer, and barbecue. In the show, host Michael Symon travels across America in search of the tastiest and most unique burgers, brews, and barbecue dishes. In season 4 episode 9, "Giant Meat And Habanero Heat," Michael visits Nashville, Tennessee, to taste some of the city's hottest and spiciest dishes.

The episode opens with Michael heading to a food truck park in Nashville, where he meets up with Chef Trey Cioccia of The Farm House restaurant. Trey invites Michael to try his famous "Big Black" burger, which features a giant meat patty made with blackened wagyu beef. The burger is topped with house-made pimento cheese, bacon, and pickles, and served on a fresh brioche bun. Michael takes a big bite of the burger and declares it "out of this world."

Next, Michael visits the home of a Nashville local who has an impressive collection of hot sauces. Michael tries several of the hot sauces, ranging from mild to extremely spicy, and even helps the homeowner make his own hot sauce using fresh habanero peppers. Michael then heads to a local brewery to cool down with a cold beer before his next spicy adventure.

For his next stop, Michael heads to a local barbecue joint called Peg Leg Porker. The owner, Carey Bringle, is known for his "Porker Wings," which are smoked and fried chicken wings. Michael tries the wings and declares them "the best wings I've ever had." Carey then brings out another one of his famous dishes, the "Redneck Taco," which features pulled pork on top of a cornbread pancake, topped with slaw and sauce.

Michael's final stop of the episode is at Smokin Thighs, a restaurant specializing in smoked chicken thighs. Michael samples the "Hot Thighs," which are coated in a fiery habanero sauce and served with a side of cooling ranch dressing. Despite the heat, Michael can't stop raving about the flavor of the chicken thighs.

Overall, the "Giant Meat And Habanero Heat" episode of Burgers, Brew & 'Que is a spicy and satisfying journey through Nashville's hottest and most delicious dishes. Michael Symon's enthusiasm and love for food shine through as he tries each dish and interacts with the local chefs and restaurant owners. Fans of spicy food and barbecue will definitely enjoy this episode of the show.