BBQ Pitmasters is an American reality television series which follows barbecue cooks as they compete for cash and prizes in barbecue cooking competitions. The series premiered on TLC on December 3, 2009.

Over 20 vendors, including renowned pitmasters like Salt Lick BBQ, Pecan Lodge, and Franklin Barbecue, serve up authentic Texas-style brisket, ribs, and sausage alongside craft beer selections from local breweries such as Deep Ellum Brewing and Shiner.

Nov 3, 2024 · KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The American Royal World Series of BBQ welcomed more than 450 teams to the Kansas Speedway including two blind pitmasters competing for a trophy. For 125 years, the...

Mar 8, 2013 · I was humbled to be selected among the thousands of barbecue judges and pitmasters in America to be part of the history making first-ever Kingsford Invitational contest to crown a single grand champion from eight winners of the nation’s top barbecue competitions.

In some states, pitmasters can compete to see who is the best rib cook in America. The winner of each contest earns the Kingsford Cup, a trophy awarded to the BBQ pitmaster who is deemed the overall champion.

Apr 4, 2025 · Top pitmasters will compete for cash prizes: • 1st Place: $1,250 & Trophy • 2nd Place: $800 & Trophy • 3rd Place: $400 & Plaque • 4th Place: $250 & Plaque • Fan Favorite: $150 & Trophy Cook team applications due by April 4, 2025. BBQ Sampling: From 10 AM to 2 PM, sample BBQ for $1 per cup (cash only). BBQ is first-come, first-served ...

Jan 8, 2025 · For many pitmasters, it starts with a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavors. Barbecue competitions are the perfect stage to show off those well-honed skills and signature recipes to an audience that truly appreciates the craft.

Favorite BBQ Memory: Winning World Food BBQ Champion 2017 in Orange Beach, AL. Favorite BBQ Memory: Hoisting our 2nd place Memphis in May trophy up over the Mighty Mississippi River; signifying Kansas City is here to play!

Mar 13, 2013 · To earn the grand champion title and check, teams will need to turn in expertly barbecued meat in four traditional competition categories: ribs, chicken, brisket and either pork shoulder or whole...

Apr 19, 2020 · Joe Pearce didn't win another trophy, but did walk away with virtual BBQ bragging rights. Congratulations to Joe Pearce and Slap's BBQ on capturing the 2020 Tailgate Guys BBQ Show "Pitmasters Bracket Challenge." Kansas City's SLAPS received 52 percent of just over 6,300 votes cast in the championship match to defeat Travis Clark and Oklahoma's…