Last week I had someone ask for advice because they were gearing up to do their first BBQ contest. And I’d thought I’d share my response here for anyone else who is looking to get started in this glorious thing we call competition BBQ… When it comes to competition BBQ, preparation is the key. It will make the entire experience …
BBQ Season is finally here
It’s time to kick the tires and light the fires because my BBQ seasons is officially here. We have our first contest in Tupelo, MS – The Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel – this weekend and I’m ready to get this ball rolling. Here is a great article about this contest here >> I’ve spent the past few months practicing …
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 …
3rd Place Pork
This past weekend we cooked at Cape Girardeau’s 19th ANNUAL CAPE BBQ FEST. It was a great contest… lots of fun. This was probably the most parting KCBS contest I have ever been to. We did pretty good overall… aside from our chicken, which we knew was screwed before we even turned it in. But we hit a 3rd Place …
“Memphis in May” to Barbecue What US Open is To Golf
This is a great article about MIM… Tomorrow is going to be huge in the world of competitive barbecue. Huge. It is the start of the 3-day, 2011 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, better known in smoker circles simply as “Memphis in May,” the name of the larger festival it anchors. This porcine party is so important to bbq lovers …
Live Webcast At Memphis In May w/ Grilling with Rich
As you all know… this weekend is the big time… the wold championships… Memphis In May. And on top of everything we got going on, we are going to do a Live Webcast on Friday with Grilling with Rich. He is going to interview us, get a tour of our booth and check-out our smokers, and probably try some of …
Southaven Springfest 2011
Southaven Springfest is one of those BBQ contests where all the big boys show up. Lots of past Memphis In May Champions are always there… and it is where almost every big MBN team goes right before the big show. Because of other obligations, this was the first year my team, The Killer Hogs didn’t compete in Springfest, and I …