Synopsis

What began as a traditional method of cooking has transformed into a modern obsession, birthing a barbecue industry worth billions. This episode explores celebrated cook-offs and visits enduring institutions like Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, where the substantial grills and authentic tastes of true barbecue remain immensely popular. At home, nearly three out of every four American households now possess a grill. Following the conclusion of World War II, backyard barbecuing rapidly gained nati