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Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball, AmazingRibs.com BBQ And Grilling Content Contributor

Last Modified On: July 22, 2026

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Sterling Ball.

Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball’ is an AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author; a top competition BBQ cook with his Big Poppa Smokers Competition BBQ Team; a recipe and social media content developer; and founder of Big Poppa Smokers, a top online retailer of quality BBQ and grilling products.

With over 30 years of cooking experience, his passion for cooking outdoors has led him to have his hand in almost every aspect of the barbecue world. From veteran pitmasters to weekend warriors; outdoor cooks across the nation trust Sterling’s taste when it comes to which meats, rubs, and sauces to use in competition.

Be sure to check out the Big Poppa Smokers’ website here for even more great recipes, plus a variety of BBQ and grilling products, including the Big Poppa Smoker line of sauces and rubs, smokers, grills, knives, and more.

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