In 1516, Spanish explorers experienced Taino Indian barbacoa—seafood and meats smoke-roasted on a wooden platform that gave us the word “barbecue.” The Caribbean remains a hotbed of barbecue delights to this day. Get ready for authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken. A Trinidadian grilled vegetable dip called Choka. And Shrimp Boka Dushi, a spicy Dutch West Indian kebab whose name means “happy mouth.”

Brazilians are world masters at the art of the rotisserie. Learn to cook beef, chicken, and pork starting with Brazil’s celebrated Picanha (fat cap sirloin)—served with farofa and Country-Style Salsa. Next off the rotisserie: Rio Chicken Rollatini. We conclude the show with a Brazilian Pork Loin grilled with Bacon and Prunes. So put on some samba music and get ready to rock the grill.

When it comes to South American grilling, most of us think of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. But the barbecue tradition is equally alive and well in northern South America. In this show, you’ll experience the Planet Barbecue twist on two Peruvian delicacies—Tuna Anticuchos (kebabs) and Smoke-Roasted Peruvian Potato Salad. Plus a popular Venezuelan specialty—Asopao (seafood rice).

You’ll find some of the most vibrant seafood and distinctive grilling in the Americas. From Grilled Oysters with Charred Corn Salsa to a Gulf Coast grill-top Shrimp Boil. And a spectacular Grilled Snapper “Zarandeado” prepared by Mexican grill master Alejandro Gutierrez. In this show, we’re fishing for compliments from the Gulf Coast grill.