Pitmasters is a raw, relentless, real-world BBQ competition unlike anything ever attempted on Food Network. A non-stop week-long battle set deep in the wilderness where teams of the most notable pitmasters will push the boundaries of what BBQ can be as they compete over live fire to prove they are the best of the best. They will be cooking from sunrise to sunset to sunrise again, fighting for survival and their share of up to $50,000 in prize money. Teams must manage fire, fatigue, and challenges within challenges to impress an elite panel of judges.
Season 1, Episode 01 – “Meat Your Competition” In the premiere episode the teams will work to complete their first ‘Big Burn’ challenge where the Pitmasters will have nine hours to create a family-style BBQ platter featuring two proteins and at least one side that defines their BBQ style and culinary point of view. The Pitmasters will be feeding the judges and their competitors, so the pressure will be high. The challenge will be the ultimate intro, showcasing each team’s flavors, techniques, and identity as they fight to move forward in the competition. While the Pitmasters are working away at the ‘Big Burn’ the judges surprise them with a twist — a challenge within a challenge — called a ‘Flash Burn.’ While keeping an eye on their ‘Big Burn,’ the teams will need to create a perfectly balanced one-bite BBQ dish in only 60 minutes. The team that can distill their flavors down to the best bite will win the first prize money of the competition.
