Episode
Barbecue Showdown: Bad to the Bone
Overview
The contestants kick off the competition by cooking a bone-in protein and two side dishes that reflect their unique styles and personal stories.
Details
- Series
- Barbecue Showdown
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2024-07-04
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
Bad to the Bone is Episode 1 in Season 3 of Barbecue Showdown. It aired on 2024-07-04. The runtime is 48 min.
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