Brooklyn BBQ maverick Shannon heads to Ft. Worth, Texas to take on family BBQ dynasty Cousins Bar-B-Que in a smoked brisket cook off. To help Shannon prepare for brawl, local legend Jack Perkins reveals the secret ingredient to his award-winning brisket - espresso. After creating his own signature coffee blend, Shannon's inspired to combine the coffee with his other favorite beverage - whiskey - in an Irish Coffee brisket marinade. The one thing Shannon didn't prepare for in this battle? "Texas" Shannon - a feisty pit mistress who isn't letting Shannon take this battle without a fight. It's family vs. family as Shannon and his brother, Big Rich, go head to head against the BBQ establishment.