Here Come Da Judge

Well, after 20+ years of backyard BBQ, and after having decided to enter the world of competition BBQ, I have become a KCBS Certified BBQ Judge. 

Anyone can become a BBQ Judge, but, one needs to have a firm grasp and understanding of the art of BBQ; it isn't possible, in my humble opinion to have no understanding of the art, process and technique of BBQ and judge the meat cooked by those who do.

From a soon-to-be-competitor's standpoint, tasting, handling and scoring of BBQ entries will serve to be an invaluable tool. Aside from that asset, simply volunteering as a judge will open the senses to what type of BBQ skills that are out there. After all, every cook has a secret ingredient, recipe or angle to make their BBQ the best it can be.

So, as a KCBS CBJ, I promise to taste all BBQ with the pledge all CBJ's take. Including to make BBQ a growing and ever-healthy part of American cuisine.