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Barefoot in the Pork
Atlanta-based Barefoot in the Pork has been turning up the heat for nine years at the WCBCC. A sweet victory came two years ago when it won Patio Porkers division. Early this afternoon, team captain and founder Ed Richardson (above) was preparing for the team’s presentation in the Ribs division, running it like the film and [...]
Continue reading...It’s on the tip of my tongue
16. May 2009
FM100’s Ron Olson said at Thursday’s official lighting of the barbecue contest grill that “This is the best night of the year in Memphis.” He purposely did not qualify or categorize that statement. It stands on its own. If that’s so, then late morning and early afternoon on the Saturday of judging must get some [...]
Continue reading...Judgment Day
16. May 2009
The shoulder division is the first to be judged. Sidewalks are swept, tables are covered with crisp tablecloths, dishes and utensils are at the ready. A morning rain settled the dust but now it’s only cloudy. At the People’s Republic of Swina, the judge smiles happily as she lifts the first morsel to her lips. Several judges are [...]
Continue reading...The Adribbers tell how it’s done
15. May 2009
The Adribbers started as a team of advertising agency people some 27 years ago when the Cooking Contest was only three years old. Now it’s got a tentful of trophies and cook Bill Carrier tells us why it’s so scrumptious in this video. Warning: This will make you hungry. –Jon W. Sparks
Continue reading...Barbecue, Danish style
15. May 2009
The Danish National Barbecue Team made its first appearance at the WCBCC this year. Their coach: Craig Whitson from the Norwegian team which is making its third showing. Here’s a video of the Danish team on its first foray. –Jon W. Sparks
Continue reading...Swine sights and sounds
15. May 2009
Here’s a random array of barbecue contest images and noise, from signage to Ms. Piggie Idol contest foolishness. –Jon W. Sparks
Continue reading...Food
1. May 2009
On the hunt for something perfect to eat that goes with emo, metal and delta blues. … Opted for a slice o pizza - eh. Undistinguished. But Randy Blevins got a chicken on a stick, an awesome creation he raved about. Spicy like Gus’s he said. I’ll try that tomorrow. –Jon W. Sparks
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16. May 2009
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