Chris Chadwick of Hawg County Cookers started his career in Memphis and wants to finish it with the $50,000 grand prize.

The five teams begin to prepare their two slices of meat, pork shoulder and ribs. What preparation will separate the teams from the rest of their competitors?

Each competitor has their own strategies on how to make excellent Barbecue, but which one will prove to be the winning formula?

Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbeque started competing when he was only 21 years old and has won 9 Grand Championships, now he wants to add BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion to that list.

Bear Sloan, Danny Outlaw, and Dionn Lanton seem to hit hickups on their way to the finish line.

At the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, pride is on the line for Rod Gray of Pellet Envy, Tim Grant of TrueBud BBQ, and Stretch of Grinders BBQ.

The Peach State is known for having some of the best BBQ in the South. Bear Sloan, Danny Outlaw, and Dionn Lanton compete to see who can cook the best Country-Style Ribs and Pork Picnic.

Some of the All-Stars have never grilled duck before, but that isn't stopping them from cooking great bbq.

Joe Pearce of Squeal Like a Pig BBQ is a young competitor with a lot of passion for showing that he is the best Kansas City has to offer.

JD Davidsmeyer of JD's Team Xtreme BBQ is a barbeque warrior fighting for the glory of becoming BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion.

The teams are wrapping up and the nerves are begging to set in. As the competitors are placing their meats in their boxes, Danielle's husband makes a big mistake.

Interested in making the perfect Memphis BBQ rub? The contestants share the ingredients that give them the flavor profiles they're looking for!

The competition between father and son has begun, as the contestants begin to prep their recipes for the perfect pork shoulder.

Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ is an ex-wrestling coach who won't rest until he has the $50,000 grand prize pinned down.

The teams are given a big surprise when they are given a cut of meat many of them dont know how to cook, pork cheeks. See how the competitors respond, and what they think about the change.

Deep in the heart of the Lone Star state, at the annual Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival, three Pitmasters will compete to see who can cook the best Brisket and Cowboy Steak in Texas.

Robby Royal from Rescue Smokers returns for a chance at redemption after his loss in last season's semi-finals.

The competitors do rely on much technology when it comes to their cooking, but their is nothing like feeling the muscle of their cuts and making sure they are cooked to perfection.

Texas pitmasters JD Davidsmeyer, Matt Pittman, and Junior Urias battle it out for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion and a chance to compete for the $50,000 grand prize.

JD Davidsmeyer of JD's Team Xtreme BBQ is a barbeque warrior fighting for the glory of becoming BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion.

The compeitors show how each of them cook their meat differently, and how adding different ingredients can turn your BBQ into a potential masterpiece or disaster.

See how these bbq pros from the All Star Season of BBQ Pitmasters cook their juicy cowboy steaks.

The different grill masters explain their injection concoction and hear their method to their BBQ madness!

According to Solomon, tri-tips are not made in the Carolina's. But in order to become BBQ Pitmasters Champion, tri-tips are a must have!

Joe Pearce of Squeal Like a Pig BBQ is a young competitor with a lot of passion for showing that he is the best Kansas City has to offer.

The BBQ Pitmasters All-Stars are bringing brisket to the judges table. One of the pros, however, has the judges baffled over his brisket preparation.

Each competitor has their own strategies on how to make excellent Barbecue, but which one will prove to be the winning formula?

Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ is an ex-wrestling coach who won't rest until he has the $50,000 grand prize pinned down.

The Alabama competitors explain which cookers they use and why they are the best for winning the challenge of the day.

Each competitor has to cook a ham and it is important to use some kind of brine, in most cases. They each explain their ingredients and what they are looking to accomplish in this challenge.

Chris Chadwick of Hawg County Cookers started his career in Memphis and wants to finish it with the $50,000 grand prize.

The boys of Fatback's BBQ and Rib Shack have never cooked beef ribs before, and are nervous about their outcome.