Burgers, Brew & 'Que

Season 4

TV-G

Chef Michael Symon embarks on a summer road trip to taste the best burgers, brews and BBQ the U.S. has to offer.

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18 Episodes

Stuffed, Spicy, and Cheesy
E1
Stuffed, Spicy, and CheesyIn Queens, N.Y., Michael Symon gets in touch with his Greek heritage with a classic lamb and feta cheeseburger, and then he sinks his teeth into an Italian-style burger stuffed with smoky mozzarella and prosciutto. In Houston, Texas, he finds a rabbit-meat hot dog with chile pepper toppings so spicy there's a release waiver to sign when ordering it. And finally, in Phoenix, Ariz., Michael places an order at a food truck that hitches up a custom smoker to deliver hot smoked meats inside inventive grilled cheese sandwiches across the Arizona desert.
Smoked Whole Hog
E2
Smoked Whole HogMichael Symon heads to Asheville, N.C., where he smokes a whole hog for traditional Carolina-style pulled pork. Then he finds a supremely spicy burger in Atlanta that has customers wading through fire for one bite after another.
Mountains of Meat
E3
Mountains of MeatMichael Symon meets a chef bringing the Indian street food flavors of his childhood to Asheville, NC. Then, in Houston, TX, he finds pastrami-spiced burnt ends pork belly and jalapeno-glazed lamb "pops" fresh from the smoker.
Brunchtime BBQ
E4
Brunchtime BBQIn Charleston, SC, Michael Symon makes chorizo from scratch for a saucy BBQ brunch burrito. Atlanta has a Caribbean pork sandwich with a loyal following, and a Dallas breakfast burger is the perfect way to start the day.
Smoked Smorgasbord for a Shark's Appetite
E5
Smoked Smorgasbord for a Shark's AppetiteMichael Symon tries an enormous bone-in pork chop brined for six hours and fired on a grill. In Phoenix, he finds a smoked lamb sandwich with homemade mint sauce made by a chef who's even smoking brownies.
Slammin' Hot and Smoky
E6
Slammin' Hot and SmokyIn Asheville, N.C., Michael Symon digs into a slammin' sandwich with three different cuts of pork smothered in triple-cheese sauce. In Phoenix, a flaming hot burger is stuffed with spicy jalapeno Jack cheese and covered in Buffalo sauce.
Smoking Meats and Summertime Eats
E7
Smoking Meats and Summertime EatsMichael Symon smokes a whole hog and devours a slow-smoked rib-eye steak sandwich. Then he tries a double-patty burger with grilled cheese sandwiches for buns, plus beef and duck tacos paired with a local brew.
Sweet Treats and Savory Meats
E8
Sweet Treats and Savory MeatsMichael Symon starts in Boston, with a triple process pork belly that's cured, brined, and smoked to meaty perfection. Then in Seattle, tender braised lamb shoulder amps up a traditional breakfast hash. Finally, in Miami, they're using fresh, local cinnamon rolls as buns for this insanely sweet and savory burger.
Extra Meat Please
E9
Extra Meat PleaseMichael Symon starts in Queens, New York, with a burger loaded to the max with beef, ham, bacon and sausage. A Korean-style smoked pork sandwich with miso-barbecue sauce makes Atlanta the frontier of barbecue fusion.
Super Smoked and Savory
E10
Super Smoked and SavoryIn Queens, New York, Michael Symon dives into the juiciest, meatiest, triple-stacked burger with beef, lamb, and turkey. Next, Houston Texas, has some of the most authentic Mexican lamb barbacoa this side of the border, wrapped in fresh banana leaves and oven roasted until it falls off the bone. And finally in Atlanta, Georgia, a barbecue joint is smoking everything from meatloaf, to turkey tacos, and even their guacamole.
Giant Meat and Habanero Heat
E11
Giant Meat and Habanero HeatMichael Symon starts in Boston with a burger that started as a late night, off-menu secret and accidentally became the talk of the town. Then in Seattle, a beer-hall serves a mammoth, pretzel-breaded, deep fried pork shank. And finally in Miami, baby-back ribs get a spicy, fruity makeover with a homemade guava habanero glaze.
Kicked-Up Classics
E12
Kicked-Up ClassicsMichael Symon starts in Memphis with a triple-layered twist on regional dry-rub ribs and a succulent corned beef that's a 30-day labor of love. Then, in Phoenix, classic mac and cheese gets a boozy boost from a special in-house brew, and a San Francisco burger shop is turning classic favorites like pizza and PB&J into the city's best burgers.
Beef, Belly, Bacon and Bourbon
E13
Beef, Belly, Bacon and BourbonIn Savannah, Georgia, Michael Symon starts with the ultimate sweet and savory pork belly sliders with bacon jam and bourbon sauce, nestled inside a fluffy doughnut bun. Then in Portland, Oregon, eggs baked in a tomato and pepper stew make the best shakshuka in the city. And finally in Miami, Florida, alligator ribs smothered in honey mustard barbecue sauce are an exotic ode to uniquely southern 'que.
Dangerously Good Eats
E14
Dangerously Good EatsFirst up in Memphis, Tennessee, Michael Symon sinks his teeth into a burger so dangerously good, innocent bystanders better beware. Then in Atlanta, Georgia, pizza gets a brunch makeover with creamy scrambled eggs and crispy pancetta. And finally in Houston, Texas, Thai style fried chicken and Caribbean jerk smoked ribs pack Texas sized flavor into Houston's delicious melting pot.
Beastly Burgers
E15
Beastly BurgersMichael Symon starts in Boston, Massachusetts, with a whole smoked hog that gets the royal treatment with injections of marinade, a salt crust, and finally a foil wrap for the crispiest skin. Then in Phoenix, Arizona, a wolf of a burger gets topped with smoked pulled pork, bacon, a stout BBQ sauce and beer mustard. And finally in Dallas, Texas, a whole game hen sitting on a beer can makes for the juiciest chicken in all of Texas.
Supremely Smoky and Dizzyingly Delicious
E16
Supremely Smoky and Dizzyingly DeliciousMichael Symon has some fried chicken and pancake tacos in Savannah; a burger with a house-made chorizo patty and Spanish flavor in Seattle; and smoked pulled pork with a Kansas City-style barbecue rub.
Triple Meat Trifecta
E17
Triple Meat TrifectaFirst up in Newport, Rhode Island, Michael Symon dives into a triple meat stacked sandwich with smoked pork belly, and house-made bologna and chicken liver pate. Then in San Francisco, California, a rich, decadent, ultra-crispy deep fried soft-shell crab patty will change the way you look at burgers. And finally in Seattle, Washington, jumbo spicy fried chicken wings zing with a fiery green Szechuan peppercorn sauce.
Family Feast
E18
Family FeastIn Memphis, Michael Symon sits down with four generations of barbecue royalty for the scoop on their most delicious family secrets, with a side of smoked turkey and sweet potato fried pie. In Portland, Ore., an insane burger is stacked over a foot tall with three beef patties, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, onion rings, bacon, ham, eggs and more! And finally, in Atlanta, chile-rubbed duck breast gets top billing as some of the best Latin food north of the border.