Movies Similar to Dave Nichol's Barbecue Secrets Volume 1

Barbecue: A Texas Love Story(2004)

Barbecue is a religion in Texas, and this droll documentary takes a look at some of the colorful characters who live and die for this culinary art. Narrated by former Gov. Ann Richards, the film covers everything from the Church of the Holy BBQ and the Great Texas Mosquito Festival to a zealous group of University of Texas students who lead "barbecue missions." Interviews with Dan Rather, Kinky Friedman and other famous Texans are included.

BBQ Secrets: The Master Guide to Extraordinary Barbecue Cookin'(2004)

This easy to use step by step video cookbook will help you become your own authentic barbecue master. Three champion competition cooks and barbecue restaurateurs reveal their cooking techniques and secrets acquired through many years of competition battle and determination. Now you can see for yourself in exquisite detail how these masters apply their craft. Written by Gerendasy, Fred

Family Beef

In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, and one conflict burning hotter than ever. Now, these famed establishments face a new challenge: reclaiming their spots on the coveted Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, all while contending with a rising star shaking up the scene. This feature-length documentary explores the town’s well-seasoned culture, sizzling BBQ ecosystem, and the family rivalries that have marinated in Lockhart lore for generations. Watch Family Beef starting June 5 on the free KXAN+ app and online at KXAN.com.

Giant(1956)

Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.

Barbecue Death Squad From Hell(1986)

Lydia Lunch and Penn & Teller jazz up the Jenkins' family picnic home movie, turning it into a backyard SOV slasher.

Glasses(2007)

An overworked career woman leaves her life in the city for an island vacation only to encounter eccentric local inhabitants.

The BBQ(2018)

Dazza's passion in life is barbecuing, but unfortunately he accidentally gives his neighbours food poisoning. To make amends, he receives tutelage from a Scottish chef, and together they enter an international barbecue competition.

The Cookout(2004)

When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.

A Normal Barbecue For Normal People (With Medium Meat)(2023)

A group of old friends gathers for a biannual barbecue at the host's house. Everything seems fine, until the carnivorous party takes an unexpected turn and the true relationships between characters are revealed and show that not everything is as it seems.

Love on Fire(2022)

Gia Summers is ready to start again with a promising new job, a new lakeside neighborhood, and a brand new home! After moving in, Gia soon forms an unexpected friendship with her next door neighbor, firefighter and single dad Jim Dunlap, whose love for barbecuing is equalled only by Gia's passion for cooking.

Baptists at Our Barbecue(2004)

"Baptists at Our Barbecue" is the comedic story of the small town of Longwinded, USA, a divided, feuding town of 262 Mormons and 262 Baptists. It's also a love story, about one man who will try anything to end the ridiculous feud, bring the town together, and keep the peace-loving girl of his dreams from leaving town.

BBQ(2024)

A barbecue with three friends is interrupted by a disappearance.

Rooster's Crow(2023)

Drowned in the chaos of a family reunion filled with testosterone and pig roast, Reynald will try to prove to his nephew, his family but mostly himself that he's still king.

Crackers(1998)

Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.

Big Picnic(2023)

The fun-loving Drahomanovs and the straight-laced Nalyvaichenkos battle for the same picnic spot — and deal with an additional unwanted guest.

Season for Love(2018)

When a talented chef returns to her Texas hometown, she winds up entering the town's famous BBQ cook off and gets more than she bargained for when the surprise judge turns out to be her high school love.

When Death Plays Dice(2016)

Four co-workers go to make a barbecue on an island. After getting drunk, one of them accidentally dies in a game. While attempting to dispose of the body, their job's assistant unexpectedly arrives to the island.

A Place Under the Sun(2024)

A trio of best friends host a barbecue before moving on to the next chapters of their lives. However, the party is cut short when a stranger invites himself in, as secrets unfold.

A Winter Barbecue(2020)

A father must cook a feast for his family on the most important day of their lives. A heartwarming and bleak film about family.

Sabor de Sangue(2025)