Synopsis

This week, a journey across America unfolds in pursuit of the nation’s finest barbecue. In California’s bright sunshine, a modest eatery crafts distinctive SoCal ribs, pulled pork, and homemade sauces. Central Texas offers a different experience: a beloved establishment where long lines have formed since 1949 for legendary brisket, homemade sausage, and anything cooked in their smoker. And in Charlotte, a drive-in restaurant continues a tradition begun in 1959, serving Carolina barbecue from c