When someone thinks of competition barbecue, world championship barbecue and The World Series of Barbecue, three words should instantly come to mind – The American Royal. Located in the Barbecue Mecca of Kansas City, Missouri, The American Royal is without doubt the ultimate barbecue competition and event. The American Royal is to barbecue as what

A quick introduction to what you are about to read – this article is not for the experienced pitmaster who expertly knows their way around the smoker and knows what wood to use for different flavor. This article is for the rest of us – those that love to spend a day smoking and barbecuing

By Cleo James There’s nothing quite like sitting at a table that’s covered with slow cooked ribs, pulled pork and other barbecued meat treats. To the average chef and average eater, they don’t care about what style they’re making or what style they’re eating – they simply enjoy being around family, good friends and good