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.
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The 5th Annual Commander’s Cup is Set for November 7, 2026!
Fire up your pits! The Commander’s Cup returns to the Wrentham American Legion on November 7, 2026. Run […]
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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.
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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 / Lifestyle
Fact or Fiction? The “Legendary” Brisket Migration of 2024
The setting for our imaginative BBQ story is the well-known Texas BBQ Competition: The Annual Texas Hill Country […]
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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.
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Smoke, Sizzle, and a Razor-Thin Win
The Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that celebrates outdoor cooking across the Northeast. It focuses […]
Barbecue / Lifestyle
BBQ Tidbits!
Tidbits: Noun; Small, interesting pieces of information, news, or tasty morsels of food.
Key Meanings:
–Information: A brief, interesting fact, piece of gossip, or news item.
–Food: A small, delicious bite or delicate morsel to eat.
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Your Smoke Tastes Bitter—Here’s Why (And How to Fix It)
The Moment You Know Something’s Wrong You did everything right—or so you thought. The fire was rolling, the […]
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From Cheap Cuts to Crown Jewels: Why Butchers Are Driving the Next BBQ Revolution
Walk into any serious butcher shop today and you’ll notice something strange: the conversation has changed. Nobody’s just […]