<p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>He also&nbsp;opens up&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow Food Network on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow&nbsp;Rashad&nbsp;on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rashadjonesbbq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn More about BBQ&nbsp;Brawl:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bbq-brawl-flay-v-symon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>