Competition Barbecue in Kansas City | BBQ with Franklin | Full Episode

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Aaron finds he's not in Texas anymore when he competes at a Kansas City Barbeque Society competition. Competition barbecue has Aaron trying stuff outside his normal wheelhouse to meet the taste of the judges. The KCBS is the largest competitive barbecue organization in the world. [Originally premiered in 2015]

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BBQ with Franklin
Pitmaster Aaron Franklin takes a boisterous road trip of BBQ culture -- the people, the places, and of course the food. Ten half-hour episodes celebrate the traditions and storied histories passed down through the generations, as well as those breathing new life into this distinctly American culture.
All Comments (21)
  • @rachitron
    One of the biggest names in BBQ showing up to a competition in a super modest setup with one extra pair of helping hands. I didn't know I could like Aaron even more.
  • @Tonyhouse1168
    Mad props to the father in law for all his hard work and support!
  • @user-om5bp1ey5i
    As a KC resident for a good portion of my life, I really appreciated seeing AAron partake in this competition. My buddies and I did these competitions back in the day when they were fun and you could hand out samples to the crowd. Now, they are all about sponsorship and greed. Really, unless you know a BBQ team, they are not worth attending. I have great respect for KCBS, it's just the competitions have gotten away from what true BBQ is about. The smaller community contests are much more fun and worth attending. The Lenexa BBQ Challenge is still old school, at least the last time I went, which was years ago. Still, good to see AAron and PBS highlight KC!
  • @misfitwookiee3177
    If anything, Aaron has convinced me that I do NOT want to get into competitions! Love these videos and learning so much from all the contributors!
  • @davekragness4725
    Watching how much care and attention to detail Aaron put into the seasoning, cooking and presentation of each of his entries and to finish middle of the pack in each category, I wish we were able to see what was better.
  • @shortconcert
    LOVE all the new Aaron Franklin content!! Thanks PBS!!!
  • @mike9347
    I couldn't think of a better bbq advisor then Dad Steven. His belly just speaks experience. Goodonya Steve. From Australia.
  • @915mickeyp
    Goes to show that BBQ isn't biased. Just because someone is considered the best doesn't mean they are. Aaron's humbleness is what brought me into the world of BBQ, there's no ONE way to make great bbq
  • @jasonpettis4691
    Much respect to Aaron Franklin for not only doing this, but taking it seriously.
  • @briandreilly
    There has to be hours of footage of Aaron being recognized by every contestant.
  • @DilanHamawandy
    I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri eating Gates BBQ as a kid and now as an Adult I live in North Texas eating a lot of Texas BBQ. Both very unique and different but Equally Delicious! Thank god for BBQ!!!
  • @justincooper5338
    Making brisket and all bbq for the masses is much different than competition. They are kinda similar but honestly so different
  • @KushBoss79
    This is awesome ! Franklin didn’t need to enter this but he did ! Props to him 🤘
  • @ryanheath199
    BBQ is a humbing experience. Aaron's chicken, pork, ribs, and brisket looked flawless, yet the judges deemed it middle of the pack. Hours upon hours of work come down to a few slices of meat placed carefully in a styrofoam container. Kudos to a true Texas BBQ legend for taking part in this competition.
  • @es330td
    I moved to Georgia back in 2003 and lived there a few years. One year for July 4th I served Texas style slow cooked brisket to people used to pulled pork. Several said "I didn't know BBQ could taste like that." Even if it isn't the local style, like Aaron I would go in and play my game and hope people like it.
  • @grumpysgreatoutdoors
    2nd best thing in this video was seeing Johnson City, Tennessee written on the ruler he uses at the 8:15 mark….my stomping grounds. Random, I know….but still, it was cool to see.
  • @OskeeWowWowIllinois
    I like Aaron's openness to different styles of BBQ, there's no one king, everyone does something special and I love eating it. KY Mutton, KC burnt ends, Texas brisket and sausage, Carolina Whole hog, SC/GA Mustard, it's all good in it's own way.
  • @TheOriginalFaxon
    Aaron you are literally perfect for PBS, I've been putting your videos on for comfortable content and it's just excellent. I got my start on Jeremy's videos and got my first offset smoker earlier this year after falling in love with learning the art on my weber grill as best as I could, and it's really helped me step my game up. Since Jeremy got his start making content for Mad Scientist BBQ because of you, I owe you a personal thank you as well. We wouldn't be here today in California learning how to make the 6th great BBQ style today if it weren't for people like you teaching us West Coast folks how it's done right.
  • @1marktanderson
    The competition must be insane if Aaron’s BBQ was middle of the road! I would have loved to have a bite! 👏🥳