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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 36 MIN

Rashad Jones on Joining the Judges Table for BBQ Brawl

from Food Network Obsessed

Pitmaster and restaurateur Rashad Jones joins the pod to talk about his journey from backyard barbecue obsession to building Big Lee's Barbecue into a barbecue destination. Rashad shares the Thanksgiving meal that sparked it all, the legacy of Uncle Leon, and how hospitality became the foundation of everything he does. He also opens up about his “renegade barbecue” style, the Food Network recipes that mean the most to him, and his return to BBQ Brawl - this time as a judge. Plus, Rashad breaks down what makes great barbecue, the pressure of competition, and his ultimate barbecue side dish Mount Rushmore. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Rashad on Instagram: HERE Learn More about BBQ Brawl: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pitmaster and restaurateur Rashad Jones joins the pod to talk about his journey from backyard barbecue obsession to building Big Lee's Barbecue into a barbecue destination. Rashad shares the Thanksgiving meal that sparked it all, the legacy of Uncle Leon, and how hospitality became the foundation of everything he does. He also opens up about his “renegade barbecue” style, the Food Network recipes that mean the most to him, and his return to BBQ Brawl - this time as a judge. Plus, Rashad breaks down what makes great barbecue, the pressure of competition, and his ultimate barbecue side dish Mount Rushmore. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Rashad on Instagram: HERE Learn More about BBQ Brawl: HERE  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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