Judging BBQ with Anthony Lujan

Written By Frankie Martinez

This week Anthony Lujan from The Pitmasters Podcast and competition team Smoke Ain’t No Joke joins us to talk about judging bbq. We talk Jay’s surprise brisket delivery, Anthony’s grilled duck, Wes’s grilled basa fish and Frankie’s Grilled poblano shooters. #BBQQuestions include, “Is a pork picnic the same as a pork butt, and will it make pulled pork?” “Tips for managing an offset cooker.” “How long do you need to let mesquite wood dry before using?” Check out this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation - the Thermapen ONE! In the second segment we dive deep into competition bbq judging and talk Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS), Steak Cook-off Association (SCA), judging criteria and Anthony throws down our newest #grillcoachchallenge! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.

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