Ep 4. Fiery Outdoor Kitchens

In season 8 episode 4 of Man, Fire, Food, viewers are taken on a culinary journey showcasing fiery outdoor kitchens. The episode kicks off with host Roger Mooking traveling to Texas to meet up with a barbecue pit master named Will. Will takes Roger on a tour of his impressive outdoor kitchen setup, which boasts several smokers, grills, and wood-fired ovens. Will explains that he loves to cook outdoors because it creates a sense of community and brings people together. Roger and Will then get to work making a variety of dishes, including smoked turkey breast and a brisket cooked low and slow for 18 hours.

Next up, Roger heads to San Francisco to visit a chef named Kim Alter, who owns a popular restaurant called Nightbird. Kim specializes in creating seasonal dishes using local ingredients, and has constructed a unique outdoor kitchen that allows her to showcase her creativity. She has a wood-fired oven, a smoker, and a traditional range cooktop all in one compact space. Roger and Kim work together to prepare a succulent lamb dish cooked in the wood-fired oven, as well as a vegetable tart baked in the smoker.

The episode moves on to showcase other outdoor kitchens, including a backyard setup in Michigan with a custom-built brick pizza oven, and a spectacular outdoor space in South Carolina that features a massive smoker capable of cooking hundreds of pounds of meat at once. At each location, Roger chats with the owners and chefs about their passion for outdoor cooking and the unique challenges and rewards that come with it.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to stunning shots of flames and smoke, as well as mouthwatering shots of food being cooked and served. Roger dives deep into the culinary world of outdoor kitchens, exploring how different setups can inspire creativity and bring people together. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue expert or simply love cooking and entertaining outdoors, this episode of Man, Fire, Food is sure to provide plenty of inspiration for your next backyard cookout.