The $1 Million BBQ World Cup Takes Competition BBQ To A New Level
Taking place April 2027, The BBQ World Cup will change the competition BBQ landscape forever, with 100 teams competing for a record $1,000,000 in total prize money.
What Is Up With The BBQ World Cup?
Curious about the BBQ World Cup? Qualifying events are underway and the 2027 final will be held in Las Vegas with a $1 million prize. Robert Moss digs into the details.
Adventures Of An American Barbecue Judge
If you’re a BBQ team interested in finding ways to better your scores, judging contests is a great way to see the other side of the turn-in table. I had the chance to judge four of the country’s most prestigious contests and here is a breakdown of my experiences testing some of the best and worst competition BBQ.
An Introduction To The Art Of Steak Cookoff Competitions
If you’re like me, you likely fancy yourself quite the steak griller. But the true test of one’s talent is entering one of the countless steak cooking contests held each year. If you’ve ever considered competing in a steak cookoff, here’s a first person account of what you can expect to encounter from start to finish.
Smithfield Unveils the Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship
Smithfield recently unveiled their new program, the Smokin’ With Smithfield National Barbecue Championship, a competition will show BBQ teams how they rank amongst other teams across the country while also having a chance to win up to $50,000 cash and other great prizes.
The Definitive Checklist For BBQ And Grilling Competitors
This comprehensive competition BBQ checklist is a must for anyone who is considering entering their first contest. This list contains everything you might need for cooking overnight at a contest so that you are well prepared for anything that might arise — from food to kitchen gear to wash stations and so much more.
Barbecue Competitions Are For The Real Iron Chefs
About barbecue competitions, barbecue sanctioning bodies, and links to barbecue associations and contests.
Why You Shouldn’t Cook The Way They Do In BBQ Competitions
Cooking contests on TV are not a good way to learn about how to cook barbecue. Here’s why.
The Best Competition Chicken Ever, Tips from Top Competitors
If you’re planning on entering a BBQ contest then this guide to smoking perfect award winning chicken is a must read. Ask competitors which category keeps them staring at the ceiling at night, and most will answer “chicken.” From prep to flavor profiles, here is what’s competition teams are doing with chicken.
Competition Ribs Recipe and Award Winning Tricks
Perfect your competition ribs with these simple tips and a competition rib recipe. Trimmed ribs are seasoned with a flavorful BBQ dry rub before being smoked for several hours. Wrapping the ribs with butter and other ingredients ensure that they are moist, tender, and packed full of flavor for the competition judges.
The History Of Barbecue Competitions
Barbecue competitions have become big business with prizes ranging up to $100,000 and some getting national television coverage. Here is the fascinating story of how these contests started in Hawaii “For Men Only,” and how they became a popular sport with more than 500 annual events.