CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland native Michael Symon will host an forthcoming Food items Network series “BBQ United states of america,” where he will showcase noteworthy barbecue competitions and the pitmasters who contend.

“BBQ USA” will premiere at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 11 on Foodstuff Network. The series will consist of 6 a single-hour episodes.

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“Michael Symon is no stranger to cooking competitions, getting competed in the toughest contests recognized to a chef. And with his like for barbecue, Michael hits the street to take a look at some of the premier BBQ competitions in The united states, speaking with the passionate pit and grill masters who devote their everyday living to distinctive styles of ‘cue,” mentioned Jane Latman, the president of residence and food content material and streaming for Warner Bros. Discovery, in a press launch. “Michael is not only an award-successful and globe-renowned chef admired by his peers, but also beloved by followers, which tends to make him the perfect information for viewers as he tastes his way throughout the place.”

In “BBQ United states,” Symon will explore barbecue occasions and festivals about the nation, like Georgia’s Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Competition, Tennessee’s Planet Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Texas’ Cedar Fest, in accordance to a push release. The host will also meet with competing groups and, of training course, flavor some of the very best ribs, smoked brisket and pulled pork in the place.

“Having the possibility to vacation the state and enjoy these ‘cue stars contend on the grandest BBQ stage was a dream appear true,” Symon reported in a push release. “I appreciate a superior outdated-fashioned culinary showdown. It doesn’t make any difference if it’s pork, chicken or ribs, there is nothing superior than receiving over the grill or smoker in the summertime to exhibit off your capabilities, though interacting with the devoted fanbase that provide these BBQ contests to existence.”

Along with his earlier Tv knowledge on reveals like “The Melting Pot” and “Iron Chef The usa,” Symon’s barbecue credentials involve his very well-regarded restaurant Mabel’s BBQ, which has places in downtown Cleveland’s East 4th St. neighborhood and in Woodmere.

In the past, the chef has also operated acclaimed restaurants B-Spot Burgers, Lola Bistro, Lolita and much more. In 2009, Symon acquired a James Beard award for Most effective Chef, Wonderful Lakes group.

Come across far more data about “BBQ USA” at foodnetwork.com.

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