The Grill Iron

2 seasons available

Tailgating traditions at some of the biggest college football towns in the country inspired by the city's food culture.
East Meets West in Ohio's Culinary Scene
S2 E2

Chef Laura Lee whips up her Korean inspired Short Rib Lettuce Wrap and Chef Matt Heaggans shows off his unique flavor combinations with his Coffee Miso Pork Bun.

Foraged to Table in Quirky Austin
S2 E3

Chef Sonya Cote serves up a braised pork belly and rabbit skewer while the Chefs of Della Terra Supper Club grill up a persimmon glazed quail.

Fish Fry Tailgating in Florida
S2 E5

Host Jax celebrates the southern charm of her home state as she meets with Chef Brian Whittington.

Grilling in the Great Lakes
S2 E7

Host Jax visits with chef Josh Stockton in Michigan, where state pride runs deep.

Stuffed Chicken Wings in South Carolina
S2 E8

Two tailgate heavy-hitters in South Carolina and Georgia thrown down on the grill.

The Grand Finale
S2 E9

A Peruvian tailgate paella in Los Angeles; past and present "Grill Iron" chefs from around the country unite for the grand finale.

Michigan Coney Dogs and Ohio State Po' Boys
S1 E1

Visiting two of college football's most famous tailgates and teaming up with local chefs to make inspired versions of local tailgate classics.

South Carolina Beef Ribs and Florida Fried Chicken
S1 E2

Boiled peanuts and beef ribs at a South Carolina tailgate; an early morning shrimping trip on the Florida Gulf.

Florida State Pork Loin and Tennessee Stuffed Quail
S1 E3

Chef Tom Gray makes a delicious FSU-inspired tailgate dish; the world's best bacon in Tennessee.

Los Angeles Breakfast Polenta and Thai Tailgate
S1 E4

Chef Bruce Kalman creates an unforgettable UCLA breakfast after a trip to an artisanal flour mill; Chef Tin Vuong throws down an epic Thai tailgate at USC.

Oregon Smoked Duck and Austin Grilled Fish
S1 E5

Old-world style blush wine in Oregon and Thai food wizardry brought to a University of Texas tailgate.

Penn State Pierogi and Arizona Sausage Sliders
S1 E6

A traditional Pennsylvania pierogi factory; a unique winery in the middle of the Arizona desert.

Alabama Pork Croquette and the Grill Iron Championship
S1 E7

Slow-cooked Southern barbecue in Alabama; the top three chefs in the championship meet up in Los Angeles.