Global Melting Pot
steven raichlen's planet barbecue

The U.S. is often described as a global melting pot. We focus on three grilled dishes with international roots. Shrimp cocktail gets the East-West treatment with Thai spices and smoked jalapenos. Chipotle Ribs with chocolate and Drunken Salsa spiked with tequila and roasted chiles. Dessert sounds an equally unexpected note: a luscious Planet Barbecue "Banana" Split made with grilled plantains. East-West Shrimp Cocktail; Chipotle Ribs with Drunken Salsa; Planet Barbecue Banana Split.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 111

About Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue:

STEVEN RAICHLEN'S PLANET BARBECUE builds on the success of the grilling master's past shows: his detailed cooking tutorials seasoned with cutting-edge techniques and eye-popping dishes.

Steven is also joined on set this season by grill masters and social media influencers who showcase a variety of grilling and smoking approaches.

The series highlights an age of unprecedented cultural diversity and global interconnection while Steven travels the globe in search of the best barbecue and grilling recipes.


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