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Pitmaster Aaron Franklin takes a boisterous road trip of BBQ culture -- the people, the places, and of course the food. Ten half-hour episodes celebrate the traditions and storied histories passed down through the generations, as well as those breathing new life into this distinctly American culture.

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This Summer, take a BBQ road trip with pitmaster Aaron Franklin.

Preview: Episode 7: Direct Heat & Mesquite

Preview: Episode 7: Direct Heat & Mesquite

Preview: Episode 7: Direct Heat & Mesquite

Get a lesson how to cook your BBQ "cowboy style."

Preview: Episode 10: Leftovers

Preview: Episode 10: Leftovers

Preview: Episode 10: Leftovers

Three chefs attempt to turn leftover brisket into something unexpected.

Preview: Episode 3: Whole Hog

Preview: Episode 3: Whole Hog

Preview: Episode 3: Whole Hog

Get ready to learn how to cook a whole hog from beginning to end.

Preview: Episode 8: Competition

Preview: Episode 8: Competition

Preview: Episode 8: Competition

Aaron finds he’s not in Texas anymore when he competes at a BBQ competition.

Preview: Episode 5: Fire & Smoke

Preview: Episode 5: Fire & Smoke

Preview: Episode 5: Fire & Smoke

Aaron shows why wood and fire are so important to good BBQ.

Preview: Episode 9: Pickin' Beef

Preview: Episode 9: Pickin' Beef

Preview: Episode 9: Pickin' Beef

Get a lesson in “Meat 101” plus how to work with a butcher.