Danielle starts off the crawl in Lancaster, California, to compete at the Blazin' BBQ Throwdown. Before things heat up on the competition front, she visits her old friend, Neil Strawder, aka "Big Mista."

Danielle visits That Boy Good BBQ in Oceanside, California, where Chef Mark Millwood is bringing Mississippi style BBQ to the west coast. Danielle tries their signature dish, aptly named "Dirty Fries."

A meaty brisket pizza cooked in a giant bull's head oven is a highlight of a trip to Utah. Also: Tacos covered in feta are served at a surf shop.

Danielle stops for juicy pit beef in Baltimore. Later, she receives a meat-carving lesson in Washington, D.C., where she also gets a taste of jerked goat and tender pulled duck.

Danielle visits Clyde Cooper's BBQ in Raleigh, where she feasts on whole hog; and has a friend install some new bells and whistles on her RV. Also: She tastes spicy Korean tacos; and gives pork candied in cola a try.

On a visit to Charleston, S.C., Danielle explores the farm-to-table movement and Gullah cuisine.