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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

There seems to be confusion among the pitmasters over what a beef clod is and how to cook it.

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

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

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

Only one of the All-Stars on the team knows how to BBQ lamb. Will it give him the edge he needs to win? Or will the other competitors bring victory to the plate?

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.

Old-timer Carl Lewis of Big Show Barbeque is no slouch, having beat judge Myron Mixon in a rib competition in 2004. Now, Carl plans to show these youngsters how it's done!

The judges discuss the strengths of the three competitors, each one of them has their own specialty. Which skill 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.

It comes down to the final five competitors for the BBQ Pitmaster Championship, who will be the winner?

Howard Daley of New York City thinks his diverse cooking background will lead him to victory.