About this episode

Jeremy Garrett discusses the changes in competition BBQ and upcoming events in the Northeast BBQ scene.

Competition BBQ season is officially underway, and Jeremy Garrett from Campground Barbecue joins Wise Guys BBQ to break down what’s happening across the Northeast BBQ scene. In this episode, Vin and Bob Bowman from Big Bobby’s Q talk with Jeremy about the Southern New England Throwdown, the New Jersey Knockout, the return of the Grand Am, and why campground-style BBQ competitions bring a completely different energy than a parking lot cook-off. Jeremy also shares what teams can expect at upcoming events, how double contests are changing the way teams travel and compete, and which top BBQ teams are heading into the Grand Am. Plus, we get into one of the wildest side contests in barbecue: Rib Roulette, where teams have to cook ribs using sauces and rubs they would never choose on purpose. If you follow competition BBQ, KCBS events, Northeast barbecue, or just love hearing what goes on behind the scenes at BBQ competitions, this episode is for you. 🔥 Topics covered in this episode: 🍖 Northeast BBQ competition season kickoff 🏆 Grand Am BBQ preview 🔥 Southern New England Throwdown recap 🥩 New Jersey Knockout results 🚚 Big Bobby’s Q food truck season 🎯 Single-day vs double BBQ…

People in this episode

Host: Vincent Porcaro

Guest: Jeremy Garrett

Topics covered

• Northeast BBQ competition season kickoff
• Grand Am BBQ preview
• Southern New England Throwdown recap
• New Jersey Knockout results
• Campground BBQ events
• Rib Roulette

Keywords

• competition BBQ
• Northeast BBQ
• Grand Am
• Rib Roulette
• BBQ competitions
• Southern New England Throwdown
• New Jersey Knockout

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Campground Barbecue, Big Bobby’s Q

Places: Northeast

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