BBQ Competition is serious business in the Carolinas, so we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look with pros in the know. From training competition BBQ judges and their work at the scorers’ table to the pit perspectives of the contenders and the thrill of victory, this episode smokes out all the secrets. Listen to find out everything that goes into a competition BBQ judging from Southern BBQ Network Competition Director Mike Wright. Then you’ll hear the other side of the smokey story from competitive BBQ contender and barbecue caterer Eric Carpenter from Backdraft BBQ. If you’re interested in learning more about the world of BBQ competitions, this is the episode for you.

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In a barbecue world that’s full of options, from the best places to eat, to the right equipment to you and the latest methods you want to try, it helps to have a tour guide. BBQ Tourist Ryan Cooper is that guide to the best pit stops in America. He’s great a resource for news and information, events, and backyard cooking – especially as this summer season of smoking gets fired up. He’s also a founder of The Smoke Sheet a weekly newsletter that curates the latest national barbecue news, upcoming events, top recipes, and more.

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer but it is also a time to salute the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. In this episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show, we meet a military member who serves our nation in the U.S. Army and serves barbecue fans through his business, Blue Suede BBQ. We find out about Blue Suede BBQ’s roster of rubs and sauces and how Pitmaster Chris Loschiavo enlisted in the life of smoke – and in the U.S. military after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Listen to learn about the charities Blue Suede BBQ supports and where you can find the Blue Suede BBQ sauces and rubs that provide purchase proceeds for those organizations. As we commemorate Military Appreciate Month and Memorial Day, we talk with Chris about his military service in the U.S. Army, where he’s Lt. Col. and the Division Engineer in the 82nd Airborne Division stationed at Fort Liberty near Fayetteville, NC.

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Jon G’s Barbecue serves Texas barbecue tradition in the small North Carolina town of Peachland, where he’s attracting plenty of big-city attention. Whether it’s Texas Monthly, Southern Living, or the Barbecue Bros, everyone who makes the trek to Jon G’s sings the praises of the brisket, beef ribs, kolaches, and the traditional sides that quickly fill up a barbecue tray with goodness. Find out the story behind Jon G’s, what makes his experience so unique, and why so many Carolina barbecue people say his name when they’re talking about the state’s best-smoked meats. In this episode, Jon G's Pitmaster Garren Kirkman makes his second visit to the Low & Slow Barbecue Show, and he brings along his wife Kelly Kirkman to talk about their business and Jon G’s Jubilee.

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This episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show is sponsored by the Southern Barbecue Network.

Since 2010, the Southern Barbecue Network has sanctioned barbecue tournaments to further their goal of Preserving a Southern Tradition by providing well-trained judges to contests that are raising money for charitable causes in the Carolinas.

In addition to supporting charitable barbecue competitions, the Southern Barbecue Network also donates annually to numerous local community organizations, hospitals, and nonprofits. To find out more about the Southern Barbecue Network competition program and barbecue judge training classes, please visit SBBQN.com for more information.

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The Low & Slow Barbecue Show steps into the competition BBQ circuit with the Vicious Pig BBQ team and Lori’s Ace Hardware, the site of a big BBQ Battle. We find out what goes into a competition barbecue event for the hosts and the competitors. Listen to Lori Stobbe share the details on her barbecue and grilling mecca at Lori’s Ace Hardware in Fayetteville, NC. Hear from Bobby Brinson what it takes to be a professional barbecue competitor – and how that Vicious Pig BBQ operation turned into a popular food truck operation. If you’ve ever wondered what happens in the Carolinas’ competition barbecue realm, this episode is for you.

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Today we introduce an organization created to provide barbecue and comfort at times when our community’s heroes need it most. On the heels of a law enforcement tragedy in Charlotte, NC, we talk with Hungry Heroes founder Amanda Riggan. Discover why she started a mission to serve barbecue to first responders, military members, and veterans during times when their morale most needs a boost of support and gratitude. Listen to find out how to support Hungry Heroes and what the organization does to bring hope through smoke and sauce. We also learn what fuels Amanda’s own lifetime of service to causes greater than her own.

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Summer smoking season is fast approaching – are you ready for a weekend backyard BBQ party? You need the right meat, the right sides, and the right recipes for the world’s best (Lexington) BBQ sauce. Do NOT forget dessert!

In this Low & Slow Barbecue Show we serve up some of our favorite backyard BBQ recipes shared by guests on the podcast. Learn how to smoke the perfect pork shoulder from the backyard BBQ expert and hear recipes for all the sauces, sides, and summer desserts you need to go with it. You don’t need an invitation. Listen today and get your backyard barbecue party started.

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Where do you turn when you’re looking for the best barbecue ideas and new recipes? What if you’re trying to find a barbecue pit stop in a foreign place? Maybe you’re looking for a weekend adventure that promises a full menu of barbecue delights mixed with music all in the name of helping a good cause.

On this episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show we share some of our favorite sources for barbecue ideas and advice. You can also find out why the Raleigh-Durham Triangle has been named the new North Carolina state capitol of barbecue. I’ve also got the list of places you can’t miss if you want to provide it. Listen today and you’ll also get the lowdown on all the upcoming barbecue festivals near you.

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