May 26, 2023 · 45m
The contestants craft signature barbecue plates to show what they can make over an open flame, including one dish cooked al fresco in the all-new Trench.
Season 2 Episodes
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May 26, 2023 · 43m
Things get spicy when the judges ask the cooks to take their pick from a pantry packed with peppers that range from friendly to face-melting.
May 26, 2023 · 43m
The pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.
May 26, 2023 · 43m
After a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.
May 26, 2023 · 43m
The four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker rigs.
May 26, 2023 · 42m
The competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.
May 26, 2023 · 41m
Semifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.
May 26, 2023 · 42m
The last two pitmasters standing go whole hog in this fiery finale, serving snout-to-tail spreads to determine who will go home a barbecue champion.
Season 2 FAQ
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When did Barbecue Showdown Season 2 premiere?
Barbecue Showdown Season 2 premiered on May 26, 2023.
How many episodes are in Barbecue Showdown Season 2?
Barbecue Showdown Season 2 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Barbecue Showdown Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "The Fire Within". It aired on May 26, 2023.
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