Below you'll find “Competition BBQ” recipes and tips
This past weekend I had the chance to cook on a pellet smoker for the first time. If you’re not familiar with pellet cookers, they run off small, compressed “pellets” of 100% wood. There’s no filler or other junk to worry about, so what you get is pure, clean smoke. I have to admit that I was a little leery …
For the past few weeks I’ve been pretty busy getting ready for Barbecue Live. This was our inaugural BBQ class, and just like everything we do we wanted it to be quality. We put ourselves on the other side and asked, “what would we want from a BBQ class?“. Then we built the class around that… and gave 100%. It …
The next time you are strolling down the charcoal isle at your local store; make sure to keep a look out for the name Western. This company is by far the innovator when it comes to cooking wood and charcoal. Western Premium Wood Products manufacturer and distribute just about any type of wood you can imagine from chunks, mini logs, …
When cooked right, brisket is probably my favorite KCBS competition meats. And this year, I’ve gotten my technique and flavors down. Landed in the top 10 pretty much every time I’ve cooked. It’s good stuff… But I had someone ask me this week how I season my brisket before putting it on the smoker. And I’m happy to share… After trimming I rinse it off …
You have to walk a thin line when your trying to enjoy The Jack to the fullest… and trying to turn-in your best barbecue. I’ve wanted to cook The Jack for a while now – and while we didn’t get any calls at this contest – I still got to live the dream. There isn’t much information about The Jack …
This weekend was the local Hernando Water Tower Festival. And Killer Hogs took home 1st place pork, 2nd place ribs, 1st place beef and Grand Champions. Eddie Reed and Collins Robinson are long-time Killer Hogs and they were the guys who were really running the show this past weekend along with the help of Ben Pickle and Nikki Sutherlen. I …
Great question about flavors that are hot on the competition circuit right now… I smell a lot of cinnamon coming from winning teams smokers. Any ideas on that? THANK YOU for your help. I think the cinnamon you’re picking up is in the seasonings. I know I use a little in The BBQ Rub. In small doses it goes well …
This weekend I read a great article written by Larry Olmsted. It’s all about where the world’s best barbecue really lives… And it’s not at a restaurant. You can read it here… The World’s Best Barbecue – Really Something I’ve been saying for years! Malcom Reed Connect on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Find me …
Got a question about pellet cookers… Malcom, I use a pellet cooker and like it real well but is that the way to go on butts or wood? I see a lot of pellet cookers on the bbq circuit and those guys do well with them. I’ve never actually cooked on one but I do like the idea. One thing …
I just got this video emailed to me from Jack Daniels. I’m pretty sure they sent it to everyone in the contest, but it’s still cool to get an email from the distillery. I thought the video they sent was worth posting because it makes me even more excited to go. PLUS… I got my white “Boss Hog” suit. So …
It was our first time ever to cook the largest BBQ competition in the world, The American Royal held at the lovely Kemper arena in Kansas City. And we had a great time. It was an experience like no other. This contest is really something you have to see. Between the 500 PLUS bbq teams, to the live bands set-up …
Our neighbor at The American Royal just happened to be a guy who we compete with locally… and he is a tough competitor. Barry from Bayou Boogie BBQ. And on Saturday, Barry took home 2nd place chicken and 1st place ribs in the invitational contest. Which is definetly something to brag about! Big Congrats to Bayou Boogie BBQ! Malcom Reed …
This morning me, Waylon and the luckiest girl in the world were up and on the road by 4:30 AM to make the drive from Memphis to Kansas City. I’ts our first time at this world championship bbq contest… and we’re documenting it all! Mostly because we’re excited to be here. This is the first time I’ve ever cooked 2 contests back-to-back, …
My buddy Jeff at Give It To God BBQ just build a new fire basket for our Ole Hickory CTO. And we are going to try it out this weekend. Check out his video he shot: The fire box is elevated to allow better air flow and about twice the size of the old basket. I’ll post pictures soon… Malcom …
Last weekend our competition schedule took us 3 hours from home to Smoke on the Water in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mr. Ronnie Cates is the host of this contest and he is one of the premier bbq organizers in the country. His events always draw top competition because of his hard work, payouts, and team friendly surroundings. The Smoke on …