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 …
Got a great email… Blood Type Q BBQ Team
I got this email the other day… Malcom, Good afternoon. Just wanted to let you know and say thank you for giving me the knowledge and courage to compete in my first comp. I entered the Backyard division at the Capital City Cookoff in Jefferson City, Missouri with my wife and we got called three times!!!! 3rd overall. 3rd in …
It’s Confirmed: Memphis In May
I was happy to check the mail and find the official Memphis in May World Championship team packet. We’re still waiting on the official map, so we can see if we were fortunate enough to draw a river view spot. This is the first year we applied for one, and hope to have a great view from atop our booth. …
Next on the BBQ Agenda: Kennett Jaycees Barbecue Cooking Contest
Our next contest coming up is the Kennett Jaycees BBQ Contest in Kennett, Missouri. We’ve cooked this contest before and loved it. There is plenty of space, lots of trees for shade – and the best part is that it’s in April instead of July. We had planned on going to the KCBS cook in Pelahatchie, MS but I found …
Tupelo, MS Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel – Grand Champs!
Wow what a weekend we had. My team, Killer Hogs, took home 1st place chicken, 3rd place ribs, 8th place pork, and overall Grand Champion. We’re still very excited about this win. There were 88 teams trying to bring home the gold, and Waylon and I pulled it off. Here’s an article from the North East Daily Journal I can’t …
Tupelo BBQ Duel : First BBQ Contest of the Year!
This weekend The Killer Hogs will be rolling into Tupelo, MS for the first BBQ contest of the year. This is a KCBS cook – and I’ve been told that BBQ Pitmasters will be there filming. The Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel is going to be a tough contest. I’ve heard there will be around 80 teams there – including …
Where to Buy Charcoal and Wood in Memphis
Charcoal and Wood Warehouse in Memphis, TN
If you’re in the Memphis area and looking for a good source for Charcoal and Smoking Wood, you have to go see Mr. Pert Whitehead at the Charcoal Warehouse, 1600 Florida Street Memphis, TN 38109 (901) 775-0960.
Wahabi 1st Annual Bbq Cookoff Jackson, MS
Well it’s back to back cooking weekends for The Killer Hogs. Last weekend we competed in Jonesboro, AR. There were 62 teams cooking, and we were fortunate to walk away with 3 calls. We took 3rd in chicken, 6th in ribs, and 9th in brisket. Overall we finished 5th; our pork finished 21st which was a little disappointing because it …
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival
After a short one week break for my son’s second birthday, we’re off to cook at another KCBS contest. This time we’re traveling to Jonesboro, Arkansas to cook in the Downtown Jonesboro Bbq Festival. This was a last minute decision for us. We were wanted to cook in Corinth MS this weekend, but unfortunately the contest filled up before we …
The BBQ Rub. Review
Got a new review for The BBQ Rub. Check it out … and then try the rub for yourself. Grilling With Rich’s Review: For this week’s Barbecue Sauce and Rub Review, we are going to review “The Rub” by Killer Hogs BBQ Competition Team. We had a chance to meet Malcom the pitmaster from Killer Hogs at Memphis and May …
Competition BBQ Team Banners
My team cooked in a huge bbq contest last weekend, and I wanted to promote our product The BBQ RUB. I knew there would be thousands of people walking around checking out the different bbq teams, and I needed a way to be visible. What I wanted was a new banner, but I was a short on time and didn’t …
Become a BBQ Judge for Memphis In May
I just got this email and wanted to share…. Memphis in May is pleased to offer the annual World Championship Barbecue Judging Seminar for barbecue enthusiasts. This seminar is to instruct and train you to qualify as a judge for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, May 17-19, 2012 and each year at Memphis in May. Topics that will be …
Harrah’s Smokin’ Aces BBQ Contest
This was one tough weekend. With over 60 of the best MBN teams in the world, it was a battle to get on stage. For the first time in a very long time at a MBN contest, there were 9 different teams going into finals. Not one team double or triple finaled. Ribs: – Boars Night Out – Tower Rock …
International Goat Days Results
Last we weekend we cooked in another KCBS contest… and got another call with The BBQ RUB. It came through again for us with a 4th place call in the Rib category. That makes 3 contests in a row where we finished in the money with it! The results keep getting better every time. Overall we finished 8th out of …