BBQ Pitmasters

 

Meet the Teams

 
Episode 6

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Smokin' Triggers
Pitmaster: Johnny Trigg
  • Years Competing: 21
  • Awards Won: Over 200
  • Most Proud Win: Two-time winner of the Jack Daniel's World Invitational Championship
  • Average Number of Contests Per Year: 40
  • Home: Alvarado, TX


Ponderosa
Pitmaster: Moe Cason
  • Years Competing: 4
  • Grand Championships: 0
  • Average Number of Contests Per Year: 20
  • Most Proud Win: 2008 Reserve Grand Champion, BBQ In The Park, Port City, IA
  • Home: Des Moines, IA
  • Other info: Catering; ultimate backyard BBQ'er; makes sauce and rubs


A Boy & His BBQ
Pitmaster: Shad Kirton
  • Years Competing: 15
  • Grand Championships Won: 4
  • Most Proud Win: 2008 Grand Champion of Brew City's Best BBQ, Milwaukee, WI
  • Average Number of Contests Per Year: 15
  • Home: Grimes, IA
  • Other Info: Chef and co-owner of Smokey D's BBQ in Des Moines.


Yazoo's Delta Q
Pitmaster: Melissa Cookston
  • Years Competing: 13
  • Grand Championships Won: 25
  • Most Proud Win: 2010 Memphis In May World Championship
  • Average Number of Contests Per Year: 30
  • Home: Nesbit, MS
  • Other Info: Catering; competes for a living.


Firehouse BBQ
Pitmaster: Craig Kimmel
  • Years Competing: 12
  • Grand Championships Won: 12
  • Most Proud Win: Jack Daniels third in Brisket, fifth in Pork 2007, Florida State Championship Governors Cup Lakeland Ham Jam 2007 Grand Championship
  • Average Number of Contests Per Year: 15
  • Home: Deland, FL
  • Other Info: Firehouse BBQ Catering; BBQ class instructor; makes sauces and rubs.


 
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