Rough Cut Q and Grandpa Val’s BBQ finish strong as Wrentham prepares to host two competitions, with national opportunities on the line.
Barbecue / Events / News
Shifting Smoke: Why the Cancellation of Mass in May Signals a Healthy Evolution for New England BBQ
Inclusive BBQ Events canceled Mass in May for 2027 to relieve a crowded competition schedule and give participants a break, focusing instead on events like Kora in August.
Barbecue / News
New England Brings the Smoke at the 2026 Jack as SmellaQue Wins It All
New England brings home the smoke! Explore full coverage of the 2026 Jack Daniel’s World Championship, featuring SmellaQue’s Grand Championship victory, top category scores, and regional highlights.
Barbecue / News
New England Keeps the Fire Burning at the American Royal Open
New England barbecue teams made a major statement at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, placing all seven competing teams in the top quarter of a 360-team field.
Barbecue / News
New England Brings the Smoke to the 2026 American Royal Invitational
Seven New England BBQ teams took on the 2026 American Royal Invitational, led by Fire at the End of the Day’s perfect brisket and top-10 finish.
Barbecue / News
El Jefe Smoke Tops 700 at Green Mountain BBQ Championship
A 701.6456 score, a 100th KCBS contest and a third consecutive Reserve Grand Championship made the Vermont weekend one to remember.
Lifestyle
When The Smoke Clears
The End of the 2026 Barbecue Season Is Really Two Different Beginnings
Lifestyle
New England Is Coming for The Jack—and We’re Bringing the Smoke!
Eight New England Teams Earn Their Place at the 2026 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue By Gail […]
Lifestyle
We Dug the Pit a Little Deeper…And That’s When Things Got Weird
Nobody expected the shovel to stop with a sharp metallic clang, especially not less than half an hour […]
Lifestyle
Smoke, Brisket, and Blood Pressure:
Why Two Wise Guys Learned That Heart Health Belongs in the BBQ Conversation There was a time when […]
Lifestyle
Pork Pinwheels Are Taking Over Retail BBQ — And Nobody’s Mad About It
The New Star of the BBQ World There’s a new sheriff spinning over the fire in the world […]
News
The Fat Factor: Why High-Fat Ground Beef Creates the Perfect Smash Burger
The First Sizzle Tells You Everything There’s a moment—right when that ball of ground beef hits a ripping […]