Competition runs strong in hominids. No doubt macho cavemen began challenging each other to cook-offs soon after the first bonfire, and today competition BBQ is one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports, with hundreds of contests held every year.
Whether you’re trying your hand at a local cookoff or chasing a title at one of the big three, Memphis in May, the American Royal, or the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s everything you need for your first or 50th contest, including a competition BBQ checklist, award-winning BBQ recipes like our competition brisket, chicken, ribs, and pork butt, plus a look inside the judging tent and loads of pro tips and tricks.
