The 2 biggest questions about cooking KCBS Chicken 1. Does it matter if the thighs are bone-in or de-boned? I’ve done it both ways; the bone-in thighs score higher for me and I’ve always said that meat cooked on the bone just has better taste. The de-boned method produces a good looking entry, but I’m seeing a lot of judges …
Choosing and Cutting the Perfect Rib
Had a great question today about finding that perfect slab of ribs… I am having an issue when i go to cut the ribs about they are ready?Any tips on what to do? How to get enough meat on them? Do you leave meat on both sides or just one? What do you look for when you are getting ready to …
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 …
Gearing Up For The Jack! Jack Daniel’s 2012 World Championship Invitational Barbecue, that is…
Ever since I started cooking competition BBQ over a decade ago I’ve wanted to cook The Jack. To me it’s kinda like the mecca of BBQ contests. A while back, Waylon bought me a Jack Daniel’s apron he found on BBQ clearance at the end of summer. We’ve kept it around since then as a “good luck charm”… and it …
Roast N’ Boast BBQ Contest in Columbus, MS
Whew! We’ve had a busy couple of weeks. We cooked Fulton, Columbus and just wrapped up the Millington contest. But the Roast N’ Boast contest in Columbus, MS was unlike any other KCBS contest I’ve ever cooked in. These people know how to throw a BBQ! They’ve been having this contest for years. I heard it was one of …
The Jack Draw
In just a few hours, The Jack Daniel’s Invitational BBQ Contest finds out who’s going to be competing there this year. Because today is the day of “The Jack Draw” There are only a few ways you can score an invitation to the Jack… “To qualify for entry, these teams must win a state championship with at least 25 teams …
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 …
KCBS Contest Last Weekend: Stand By Your Grill in Fulton, MS
Last week we took the Killer Hogs caravan to Fulton, MS to compete in the “Stand By Your Grill” KCBS BBQ event. This was the second year for this contest and it drew 50 teams from over 8 different states. The contest was held at the Jamie Whitten Historical Center & Park right on the banks of the Tennessee Tombigbee …
Prepping Baby Back Ribs at KCBS contest
At one of our last contests, I shot a quick video about how I prep and dry rub my baby back ribs. I use mustard as a binder, add the dry rub and then let them sit in the cooler like that for several hours – to let the flavors of the rub really penetrate the meat. Then I’ll pull …
Cooking a Beef Brisket – the biggest questions…
I love talking BBQ. And I’m always willing to share what I’ve learned over the years, mostly because I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for a bunch of folks helping me out and answering my questions. But in the past few weeks, I’ve gotten some really great questions on cooking brisket. You can check out my …
How to use The BBQ Rub at a contest
I got a great question today: “Hey Malcom. this is going to be the first time using the bbq rub. I will be doing my 2nd comp in 2 weeks thinking of using it in the comp any suggestions on how to use it. There will be some of the best in the southeast in the Live Oak fl would …
Cooking Chicken at KCBS Contest
I had a great question today: my problem is chicken I do it just like everyone else in a pan with parkay and broth skin side down. Brine in kosmos chicken soak. Bub-ba-q sauce. Then box. I literally take it off the smoker straight too box. Would I have a better chance with legs? Or do u have any suggestions …
Variety Club 2012 – Reserve Grand Champions
We’ve really had a great year. I give all the credit to The BBQ Rub. (gotta get in at least one shameless plug). This past weekend we cooked at The Variety Club BBQ Bash in Memphis, TN. This is a really great contest that we’ve been cooking for several years now. Usually it’s unbearably hot – but this year the …
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 …
Another Grand Champion! Might just do a little hollerin’
This past weekend we cooked in Ashland, Ms at their Southaven Sprinfest KCBS contest. And we scored another Grand Champion Win! And it feels good… real good… makes me want to do a little hollerin’ We got off to a bit of a rocky start. Had some problems with our truck, showed-up late and got a spot full of fire …