Barbecue Showdown is back, and the competition is bigger, and blazing hot! Eight of the best barbecuers from across the country will have to master the flame in an open fire playground, and create mouth-watering, boundary-pushing barbecue, for a $50,000 prize. Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau serves as host, and joins world-class BBQ judges Melissa Cookston and Kevin Bludso to crown the next great pitmaster. Barbecue Showdown Season 2 premieres May 26th, only on Netflix.
Barbecue Showdown (S2) The Competition Is Heating Back Up!
Series Premiere: May 26, 2023
Host: Michelle Buteau
Judges: Melissa Cookston & Kevin Bludso
Executive Producers: Daniel Calin, Simon Knight, Erin Flinn, Tara Siener
Production Company: Maverick TV
Format: 8 x 45-minute episodes
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