Cooking “Goat Days” BBQ Contest

This past weekend we had a great, local contest. It was in Millington, TN at the International Goat Days Festival. This is our second time to cook this contest and I will definitely be back next year. And yes, they did have a Cabrito cooking contest as a Goat parade too. There was a lot going on at this one… We had a …

Pork Turn-In Box

Got a great question today… Hey Malcom ! I appreciate all your valuable info you’ve given me from your website to the newsletters !!! I do have a question for you though regarding your pork turn in box. You’ve stated that some judges like both pulled and sliced pork and you turn in both. My question is what’s your method …

Memphis In May – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

This past weekend was Memphis In May. It’s the biggest contest we do each year – by far – and it takes us weeks to prepare… not to mention an entire week out there setting everything up, cooking catering for private dinners and lunches and just entertaining in general. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it is a …

I’m ready to cook! KCBS Contest in Ashland, MS

This weekend we are finally cooking again. I’ve only gotten to cook 2 contests this year so far… and I have been itching to do another one. I think I would compete every weekend if I could find enough contests within driving distance! This weekend we are heading to Ashland, Ms to cook the Mississippi SpringFest contest. Last I heard, …

The Money Muscle… and all the other sections of a Pork Butt

Several people have asked me “where is the money muscle?” and “where do I pull the turn-in meat from a pork butt?” So I decided to take a few pictures – and shoot a short video – to explain where the money muscle in pork butts really are. These cross sections pictures will help you understand exactly where I’m getting …