In Las Vegas, Nev., Michael Symon takes down a towering fortress of succulent ribs and a sandwich that's a meaty trifecta of juicy brisket, pork and sausage. Then in Colorado Springs, local pork belly is cured and slow braised in house-brewed beer, while a porker of a burger features bacon, pork belly and prosciutto in Wichita, Kan.

In Palm Springs, Calif., Michael Symon sinks his teeth into a meaty stacked sandwich and a beefy ballpark dog. In Oklahoma City, a gas station-turned-burger joint serves a fried apple and brie cheeseburger to fuel the soul, and in Little Rock, Ark., homemade deep-fried sausage and Cajun crawfish enchiladas have diners clawin' for more.