TV-PG
2026
Food Competitions
Food
The Whole Hog
Season 1, Episode 7
: The three remaining teams transform a whole hog into a cohesive, competition-worthy meal to earn $8,000 and a spot in the finale. Plus, the judges want a different meal for lunch, and they're willing to pay for it with another $4,000 up for grabs.
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About the Series
Pitmasters
Teams of elite pitmasters compete in a non-stop, week-long endurance battle over live fire to win their share of over $50,000. Hosts and judges Andrew Zimmern, Jess Pryles, Moe Cason, and Ernest Servantes crown one team the Pitmasters Champion.
SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. Meat Your Competition
The teams have nine hours to create a family-style barbecue platter that defines their barbecue style and culinary point of view.
2. Trifecta of Live Fire
The eight remaining teams put their live-fire skills to the test with three cooking techniques: underground, on the coals, and hanging above the fire.
3. Sink or Swim
The teams take on a meatless challenge before cooking a surf and turf pairing over live fire.
4. Rooter to Tooter & Head-to-Head
The six remaining teams face off in a nose-to-tail barbecue battle, transforming either a hog, goat, or lamb into two main dishes and two sides.
5. Core Four Cook-Off
The pitmasters face the core four barbecue pillars: chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and beef brisket. Plus, each round has $1,000 up for grabs!
6. Backyard BBQ
The remaining four teams prepare a backyard barbecue potluck with a live-fire main course and two sides for a $5,000 prize.
7. The Whole Hog
The three remaining teams transform a whole hog into a cohesive, competition-worthy meal to earn $8,000 and a spot in the finale.
8. The Final Burn
The final two teams compete head-to-head preparing a five-course barbecue tasting menu to win $30,000 and the title of Pitmasters Champion.
SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. Meat Your Competition
The teams have nine hours to create a family-style barbecue platter that defines their barbecue style and culinary point of view.
2. Trifecta of Live Fire
The eight remaining teams put their live-fire skills to the test with three cooking techniques: underground, on the coals, and hanging above the fire.
3. Sink or Swim
The teams take on a meatless challenge before cooking a surf and turf pairing over live fire.
4. Rooter to Tooter & Head-to-Head
The six remaining teams face off in a nose-to-tail barbecue battle, transforming either a hog, goat, or lamb into two main dishes and two sides.
5. Core Four Cook-Off
The pitmasters face the core four barbecue pillars: chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and beef brisket. Plus, each round has $1,000 up for grabs!
6. Backyard BBQ
The remaining four teams prepare a backyard barbecue potluck with a live-fire main course and two sides for a $5,000 prize.
7. The Whole Hog
The three remaining teams transform a whole hog into a cohesive, competition-worthy meal to earn $8,000 and a spot in the finale.
8. The Final Burn
The final two teams compete head-to-head preparing a five-course barbecue tasting menu to win $30,000 and the title of Pitmasters Champion.
Season 1, Episode 7 - The Whole Hog
Starring:
Moe Cason, Jess Pryles, Ernest Servantes, Andrew Zimmern, Susie Bulloch, Connie DeSousa, Al Frugoni, Hector Garate, Matt Groark, Reginald Jacob Howell, John Jackson, Denzel Johnson, Max McGibbon, Frank Miller, Esaul Ramos, Grecia Ramos, Ruben Santana, Leslie Roark Scott, Jacob Scott, Christie Vanover, Chris Williams, Jeremy Yoder
Release Year:
2026
Rating Information:
TV-PG
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