Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue
S01:E02 - East Meets West
S01:E01 - Argentine Fire
Argentina sizzles with asados and grill cuisine. Learn from a true asador: wood-grilled rib roast, flank-steak “pizza,” classic sauces, and a meatless grill twist.
S01:E02 - East Meets West
From ancient spice routes to modern flights, East meets West on the grill with fusion dishes: “Good Luck Cluck,” Lone Star Kalbi, and Thai-flavored Pork & Cactus Salad.
S01:E03 - Grilling From Across the Pond
From Columbus to today, East meets West on the grill: Wood-Grilled Gazpacho, Pearl District Spiessbraten with Jicama Salad, and Smoked, Torched Crème Brûlée.
S01:E04 - San Antonio Grill
San Antonio, a UNESCO Gastronomy City, shines with bold flavors: Carne Asado Breakfast Tacos, Oak-Smoked Cherry Ribs, and Esaul Ramos’ Beef Cheek Barbacoa.
S01:E05 - Mexi-que
In Latin America, grills range from simple salt-steaks in Argentina to Mexico’s bold, marinated, leaf-wrapped, hardwood-seared meats. Discover three fiery Mexican specialties.
S01:E06 - Texas Trinity
Texas BBQ goes beyond brisket with the Texas Trinity: Jason Dady’s Grilled Quail, Smoked Rib-Eye with Smashed Potatoes, and the sizzling Hot Gut Hero sandwich.
S01:E07 - Fire and Spice
The Caribbean is barbecue’s birthplace: Taino barbacoa inspired it all, with delights like Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Trinidadian Choka, and spicy Shrimp Boka Dushi.
S01:E08 - The Brazilian Grill
Brazilians excel at rotisserie cooking. Learn Picanha with farofa, Pork Loin with bacon & prunes, and Rio Chicken Rollatini—samba, flavor, and fire await!
S01:E09 - From Caracas to Lima
Travel the BBQ trail from Venezuela to Peru: Grilled Asopao by Geronimo Lopez, plus Peruvian twists—Tuna Anticuchos and Smoke-Roasted Potato Salad.
S01:E10 - Gulf Coast Grill
The Gulf Coast, from Florida to Yucatán, serves vibrant seafood and bold grilling: Grilled Oysters, Shrimp Boil, and Alejandro Gutierrez’s Snapper “Zarandeado.”
S01:E11 - Global Melting Pot
The U.S. melts global flavors on the grill: Thai-spiced shrimp cocktail, chipotle-chocolate ribs with tequila salsa, and a grilled-plantain “banana” split.
S01:E12 - Planet Barbecue
This show spotlights grilled veggies: Tandoori cauliflower with mint chutney, smoky West Indian squash gratin, and Johnny Hernandez’s pit-roasted lamb.
S01:E13 - Obsessed With Brisket
Brisket anchors Texas BBQ and global classics like corned beef, pastrami, and pho. From Austin’s Franklin to NYC’s Katz’s, plus brisket ramen and fast Korean BBQ.