Meat Week 2012

For the BBQ fanatic what better way to enjoy BBQ in the dead of winter then with the Atlanta chapter of Meat Week. Meat week 2012 begins January 29th thru February 5th and consists of visiting seven BBQ restaurants in eight nights with the first and last nights dinners being held at Sonny's.

National BBQ Cup

This weekend the National BBQ Cup was held at the fair grounds n Cumming, Georgia. The largest KCBS sanctioned event east of the Mississippi with ninety-three professional teams, which included such names as: Pellet Envy (5^th overall),Buttrub.com, Quau, Lotta Bull BBQ and Cool Smoke (Reserve Champion). There were plenty of professional teams from Georgia present as well looking to take the points lead in the Georgia BBQ Championship. Local teams included Bub-Ba-Q (Grand Champion), Rescue Smokers (3^rd overall) and Pitt Bulls Up in Smoke (7^thoverall) to name a few. Only 0.57 of a point separated Bub-Ba-Q and Cool Smoke. Team Fat, Drunk and Stupid BBQ scored a perfect 180 in brisket. To see how your favorite team performed click here.

In addition to the professional teams there were thirty-one backyard teams competing this weekend. Team Comfort Zone placed first overall in the Backyard Division followed by Crawkee BBQ. The Atlanta BBQ Club entered the backyard division for the first time this year, placing eleventh overall.

The People's Choice winner was Bayou Barq with 44 votes out of thirty one entries. In all 929 votes were cast in the people's choice contest. The line for the People's Choice formed early and remained long for the majority of the afternoon.

To view the awards ceremony click here.

The 2011 bbq contest season closed on a high note. Congratulations to all who participated.

Georgia BBQ Champion Update

The last event of the 2011 Georgia BBQ Championship was held today in Cumming. Bub-Ba-Q secured first place in the points with today's Grand Champion win at the National BBQ Cup.

National BBQ Cup Results

Bub-Ba-Q was named Grand Champion, placing 3rd in chicken, 10th in ribs, 21st in pork and 9th in brisket. Cool Smoke was named Reserve Grand Champion, with only 0.5714 separating the two teams. For the complete results click here.

National Barbecue Festival Results

B&T Cook Team named Grand Champion placing second in ribs, third in pork and fourth in brisket. Click here to view the results.

2011 Pig Jig Results

Congrats to the 2011 Pig Jig Grand Champion Jack's Old South. Jack's Old South placed first in ribs and shoulder and fourth in whole hog.