Ep 13. Backyard BBQ Blowouts

Man, Fire, Food is a popular culinary show that celebrates the art of cooking with fire. In each episode, host Roger Mooking travels across America to meet backyard and professional chefs who share their unique techniques and recipes for cooking with open flames.

In season 9 episode 13, titled "Backyard BBQ Blowouts," Roger takes a look at the best backyard barbecue parties across the country. The episode features a wide range of chefs and cooking styles, from amateur grill masters to professional pitmasters.

The first segment of the show takes place in Austin, Texas, where Roger meets up with food blogger Malcom Reed. Malcom is renowned for his barbecue skills, and he invites Roger to his backyard for a true Texan grilling experience. Malcom shares his tips on how to prepare and smoke a brisket, which is a staple of Texas barbecue. Roger watches as Malcom expertly tends to the meat over the flames, imparting a delicious smoky flavor that makes the brisket irresistible.

Next, Roger heads further east to New Orleans, where he meets up with chef Michael Gulotta. Michael is the chef and owner of several popular restaurants in the city, including a barbecue spot called MoPho. Michael shows Roger how to make a char siu pork butt, which is a Chinese-style barbecue dish. Michael uses his smoker to infuse the pork with a delicious blend of spices and flavors, creating a dish that is both smokey and sweet.

The third segment of the show takes us to Chicago, where Roger meets up with a group of friends who are passionate about barbecue. The friends have built a custom smoker in their backyard, which they use to cook up a variety of dishes. Roger joins in the fun, helping the group to prepare a delicious spread of grilled meats and side dishes. The friends share their tips on how to smoke meat at home, and they also show Roger a unique technique for grilling oysters over an open flame.

The final segment of the show takes place in Los Angeles, where Roger meets up with chef Adam Perry Lang. Adam is a legendary pitmaster who has cooked for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Adam takes Roger to his backyard, where he demonstrates how to cook a smoky ribeye steak. Adam shares his tips on how to achieve the perfect sear and how to infuse the meat with a delicious smoke flavor.

In each segment of this episode, Roger gets to see firsthand how these backyard chefs use fire to create unforgettable barbecue dishes. From brisket in Texas to char siu in New Orleans, the chefs showcase a wide range of grilling techniques and flavors. Whether you're an experienced pitmaster or a newcomer to the world of barbecue, Backyard BBQ Blowouts is a must-watch episode of Man, Fire, Food.