Kansas City is home to America’s most democratic barbecue. You’ll find the Texas love of beef and sausage. The Delta’s classic barbecued ribs. Pulled pork from the Southeast. Add some smoky-sweet tomato sauce – and you've got true KC barbecue.

In Memphis, you’ll find as many riffs on barbecue as there are blues clubs. Pork shoulder and ribs are reigning champs. You can order your ribs “wet” or “dry.”

Chef Michael Voltaggio demonstrates multiple uses for the Polyscience Smoking Gun.

Fired up by legendary dishes at local BBQ hot spots, the Voltaggio brothers reinvented their favorites for folks at home.

Recipe: Michael Voltaggio’s Sous Vide Turkey

People come from all over the world to get a taste of the central Texas barbeque belt. Beef is the meat of choice but you'll also find plenty of sausage.

Recipe: Michael Voltaggio’s Sous Vide Turkey

Recipe: Michael Voltaggio’s Sous Vide Turkey

Kansas City is home to America’s most democratic barbecue. You’ll find the Texas love of beef and sausage. The Delta’s classic barbecued ribs. Pulled pork from the Southeast. Add some smoky-sweet tomato sauce – and you've got true KC barbecue.

Chef Michael Voltaggio demonstrates multiple uses for the Polyscience Smoking Gun.

Ask a local about eastern Carolina barbecue and you'll hear two tasty words; "whole hog." Slow roasted whole pigs are the star attraction.

Chef Michael Voltaggio demonstrates multiple uses for the Polyscience Smoking Gun.