Ep 2. Bacon Knows Best

Burgers, Brew & 'Que season 6 episode 2 titled "Bacon Knows Best" takes audiences on a mouth-watering journey as host Michael Symon travels around the United States to discover the best bacon dishes and drinks. Whether it's crispy bacon on a juicy burger, bacon-wrapped appetizers, or a savory bacon-infused cocktail, Symon seeks to indulge in every bacon creation he can find.

The episode kicks off in Austin, Texas, known for its diverse food scene, where Symon samples a bacon mac and cheese burger from a local joint called Hopfields. The burger is smothered in creamy mac and cheese and topped with crispy bacon and is accompanied by a side of truffle fries. Symon also meets up with a local chef who teaches him how to make a bacon-wrapped smoked quail dish served over greens with a citrus vinaigrette.

Next, Symon heads to Portland, Oregon, to visit a bacon-centric food cart called The People's Pig, where he tries their signature bacon sandwich, consisting of thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, and pickled onions, all piled high on a soft roll. Symon then checks out a nearby brewery that specializes in bacon-infused beer, where he learns about the brewing process and samples a few different bacon brews.

Symon then travels to Charleston, South Carolina, where he stops by a local diner called Early Bird Diner, famous for their chicken and waffles, which they also make with bacon-studded waffles. Symon also visits a nearby restaurant called Husk, where he indulges in their famous bacon cornbread with molasses butter and pork belly dish, served with a side of bacon-braised collard greens.

The episode wraps up in Nashville, Tennessee, where Symon meets up with a pitmaster to learn how to smoke meat with bacon. They create a bacon-wrapped smoked pork belly dish, served with a side of homemade bacon jam. Symon also visits a local speakeasy called The Patterson House, where he samples their bacon old-fashioned cocktail, made with bacon-infused whiskey and garnished with a crispy slice of bacon.

Throughout the episode, Symon meets with chefs, restaurateurs, brewers, and bacon enthusiasts, learning about their unique twists on this beloved pork product. From coast to coast, this episode of Burgers, Brew & 'Que celebrates the diversity and creativity in bacon cuisine and proves that when it comes to bacon, there is no shortage of delicious creations to sample.