Roger checks out some smoking operations producing bacon, fish and meats.

While road-tripping through Texas, Roger pulls the car over for barbecue.

Roger meets a family specializing in Texas barbecue and Mexican barbacoa.

Roger visits two Southern California barbecue joints open on weekends only.

Roger tames the flames in outdoor kitchens fueled by wood-burning fires.

Roger finds impressive barbecue rigs in Houston, TX, and Napa Valley, CA.

Roger visits a Texas shop serving both bean-to-bar chocolate and barbecue.

Roger and chef Thomas McNaughton prep a pig roast of epic proportions.

Roger checks out barbecue with big flavors in Los Angeles and San Antonio.

Roger finds chopped pork in SC and Hill Country barbecue in TX.

Roger helps fire up three rigs for South Carolina-style surf and turf.

Roger visits self-taught pitmasters who smoke Texas-style barbecue in GA.

Roger fires up Latin-inspired feasts in Florida and Georgia.

Roger fans the flames of a fiery surf-and-turf extravaganza in Florida.

Roger meets up with two TX chefs who are cooking with unique rigs.

The taste of the flame still rules outdoor cuisine.