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Chef Don goes toe to toe with Chef Al; today's challenge focuses on the components of whole chicken paired with fennel; the pitmasters must artfully integrate Flo wine into their dish.

Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke

Whole Chicken and Fennel

Chef Jazzuri and Chef Stanzee throw down in the semifinal match; sausage and tomato are on the menu today, but the contestants must also integrate blackberry Merlot jam into their dishes.

Sausage and Tomato

Southern staples, catfish and polenta, are on the menu today; Chef Jazurri throws down against Chef Ohh with a trip to the semifinals on the line.

Catfish and Polenta

Stanzee and Al look to seal their win and leave it all out in the arena; vegan BBQ with a side of mango is on the menu.

Vegan BBQ and Mango

Chef B of Everybody Eats Grill faces off against Chef Al of Windy City Grill Gang. Today's challenge has our competitors preparing Lamb with a side of Pickled Vegetables. Will they be able to find the perfect balance between these distinct flavors and wow the judges?

Lamb and Pickled Vegetables

The first round of the finals has arrived; Chef Stanzee faces off against Chef Al; the challenge is cooking up pork belly with a side of rice.

Pork Belly and Rice

Get ready for a seafood showdown! Chef Melody of Serenita Homestead grills it up against Chef Don of Carson's BBQ. The challenge today is to take Salmon and Kale and turn them into delicious and nutritious meals for our judges, who will emerge victorious?

Salmon and Kale

Chef Jazzuri of Zurri's Catering Company goes head-to-head with Chef Bendrick of Smoking Cade's BBQ. Today's hearty challenge features Turkey leg and Okra. Who will smoke out the competition?

Turkey Leg and Okra

Chef Stanzee of Cupcake's Kitchen battles it out against Chef Adrian of Da'Munchies ATL; featuring rib tips and apples, the competitors must delicately balance two different flavors to impress the judges with their dishes.

Rib Tips and Apple

The competition grows fiercer as Chef Rachelle of Rachelle's Creative Dishes squares off against Chef Ohh. With Steak and Sweet Onion as the ingredients, our competitors must dish out sweet and savory meals. Who will secure a chance to continue?

Steak and Sweet Onion

It's a barbecue showdown from the sea; Biff and Hanashi look to bring their absolute best and leave it all out on the grill; shellfish and grits are on the menu with a surprising twist of their choice of select Anteel Tequila.

Shellfish and Grits

Biff Smith and Hanashi Weathers face off in the first round of the finals; they will be grilling up succulent duck with a side of carrots; each of the pitmasters must incorporate The Scott Group BBQ sauce of their choice into their dishes.

Duck and Carrots

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Steve Morales of Smokey Steve's BBQ competes with Markie Darling of Daddy's Girl BBQ; the pitmasters are challenged with creating smoky and savory dishes featuring brisket and beans.

S1 E4 | Brisket and Beans

E15 | Whole Chicken and Fennel

E14 | Sausage and Tomato

E12 | Catfish and Polenta

E12 | Vegan BBQ and Mango

E12 | Lamb and Pickled Vegetables

E12 | Pork Belly and Rice

E12 | Salmon and Kale

E12 | Turkey Leg and Okra

E12 | Rib Tips and Apple

E12 | Steak and Sweet Onion

E10 | Shellfish and Grits

E9 | Duck and Carrots