Man, Fire, Food (2012)

S9E1 Southwest Smoke Signals

Drawn by the enticing aroma of barbecue, Roger Mooking heads to the Southwest, kicking off his culinary journey at West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse in Chandler, Arizona. Here, he collaborates with founder Bardo Brantley and Pit Boss Robert "Jim Dandy" Spann to fill brick pits with over 300 pounds of pork. Their standout creation, The Big Jim Dandy sandwich, features a generous portion of pork butts, while their beloved ribs are generously coated in a spicy cayenne barbecue sauce. Next, in Las Vegas, Roger encounters Chef Justin Kingsley Hall at The Kitchen at Atomic. Using his inventive grill, dubbed "The Swing Set," they prepare Mediterranean-spiced lamb legs, while butternut squash and carrots roast perfectly in a swinging basket over hot coals.