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The chefs are presented with a spread of Southern BBQ, including giant beef ribs, pork belly, and lean and fatty brisket, cooked low and slow for 16 hours. They are encouraged to eat with their hands and are immediately impressed by the smokiness, bark, and flavor of the brisket, noting the distinct smoke ring.
They move on to the massive beef rib. Despite its size, they find it incredibly tender and flavorful, appreciating that it doesn't fall off the bone completely, retaining a pleasant texture and bite. They enjoy combining it with pickles for added flavor.
The chefs try iced tea, which they find refreshing and a good complement to the rich barbecue. They then taste the sausage, praising its satisfying snap, a quality they note is often missing from British sausages. They compare it to Australian charity sausage sizzles.
A brief sponsored segment highlights Squarespace for building websites and online stores. Following this, the chefs try the pork belly, which is described as incredibly soft, juicy, and dripping with flavor, with a good balance of tenderness and integrity.
They sample jalapeno cornbread, noting its nice texture and not being too dry. They also try the smoked pit beans and appreciate the slaw and pickles for their role in cutting through the richness of the meat, creating a balanced meal.
The chefs experiment with different combinations, dipping meat in beans and creating loaded 'southern tacos' with cornbread, meat, sauce, and pickles. They express deep admiration for the simplicity and quality of American BBQ, celebrating the meat and smoke as the main stars.
They reflect on how different American BBQ is from what they're used to in the UK, acknowledging the time and space required for such extensive smoking. While enjoying everything, they single out the sausage, pork belly, and brisket as particular favorites, commending the American approach to barbecue.