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Im Kaiden Blake from KB’s Outdoor Kitchen. I am 13 years old and have been cooking for about 2 years. I started cooking as my therapy when my medical journey started, and I love it. I learned about BBQ and steak comps this past year. I have done a couple steak comps and BBQ comps. At my first backyard event I got a Grand Champion and have brought home several other awards. My goal is to compete as much as I can, learn the most I can, and support all other team B&B people. Im so proud to be a part of the team, and look forward to a great year with everyone. 

I’m MacKenna York aka moodyteenbbq I’m a 15 year old from Utah. I started cooking in SCA events when I was 13, because I wanted to beat my dad. I am so excited that I am able to go to the SCA world championships and represent B&B for the 2023 year! #beatdad 

I'm Rylee Wright, aka Steak Princess BBQ. I’m a 16 year old Georgia girl who loves to cook. I got my first grill when I was 8, and I started competing at age 11. I now compete in the SCA and KCBS. I was the first female and the youngest to win two Steak Cookoff events on the same day. At this time, I am also the youngest to have a perfect steak score in the SCA.

Kelly’s BBQ hobby turned into a successful competition BBQ team, and for 8 years a successful restaurant. Kelly and Roni Wertz owned and operated 4 Legs Up BBQ & Steakhouse in KS. Kelly’s Team, 4 Legs Up BBQ, is one of the most successful BBQ teams on the Professional circuit in the last several years. Kelly cooks as a one person team but enjoys the contests where he gets to take his whole family. Without the support of God and his family, none of his success would be possible.

I am the pitmaster of 1776 BBQ. I am a devoted family man that loves to fish, play pool and of course cook. I have been competing since 2016. Cooking and competing for me is literally a dream come true. My love for cooking with fire and smoke came from my late Grandfather “Big Jim” Thrasher.  I truly love everyone and never meet a stranger. So when you see us, you are always welcome!! Tell’em CJ sent ya!  

Craig Carter Kansas City, Mo

Pit Master & Grill Master since 2001 | 2022 SCA Ancillary Points Champion | 2022 Top 15 Steak Points | 2019 & 2020 Culinary Fight Club Champion | As Seen on CHOPPED Grill Masters 2019 | 2x Jack Daniels Tailgate Grill Champion

Hey, I'm Matt Ouverson and I am the owner of Ace's Wild.  I was the 2019 SCA points champion. I have competed for 22 years in 500+ food sport competitions. I’m very proud to represent B&B Charcoal.

Ain’t it the Life is a family of friends that share a passion for cooking amazing dishes and showcasing them to the Food Sport World. We don’t just compete in BBQ. We love all things Food Sport. 

I'm Tim Grubbs and I live in MN, with my wife Linda and our two sons. I am a retired volunteer firefighter which is why I chose the name “All Fired Up.” I started my SCA adventure as a hobby and now it's a passion that's led me to a career in the restaurant industry. 

In 2022 I was fortunate enough to compete in the World’s in Texas where I landed in the top 125 out of 450 competitors. 

I have connected with so many people through the SCA world, and if any of you follow me, you know I’m all in on designing different entrées and trying all kinds of rubs & seasonings. I cook exclusively with B&B charcoal/pellets.  

Travis Barr is pitmaster of All Up In My Grill - a family BBQ team. Competing since 2017, Travis is joined by his wife Stephanie & their two kids. Together they have a lot of delicious BBQ fun. 

A proud member of Team B&B for 4 years, one of Mike’s biggest joys is sharing his love of B&B products with other cooks, especially the kids! If you see Mike, make sure and stop by, and take a picture! 

I'm Jason Parson. aka Big J. I'm the President of The Alaska BBQ Association and pitmaster of Bear's Den BBQ. Born and raised on the central coast of California, I now reside in Wasilla, Alaska. We love being part of the Alaska BBQ community and helping grow our competition circuit throughout the state. We have won several Alaskan BBQ competitions and attended th SCA World Championship in 2023

Chris Barber with Big Daddy’s Barber-Q & Steak team from Lepanto, Arkansas. Been competing about 4-5 years, with numerous top 10 calls and Wins and several Grand Champions. B&B Charcoal has always been my Go-To Charcoal.  

Boars Night BBQ BBQ out of Olive Branch , Ms have  been in the competition game since 2006.  They have racked up hundreds of awards including an SCA World Championship, a 4 time Pigapalooza whole hog champion, 6 time Team of the Year in the Memphis Bbq Network, over 100 first place calls, dozens of Grand championships , and the Life Time Achievement award given by the NBBQA! (National BBQ Association) 

BNO is also the longest running Team B&B sponsored team!  

Hi my name is Brad Olenick, I am the pitmaster of the competition BBQ team Burnin' Money out of Katy, TX. I have been in and around the BBQ competition world since the early 90's. I have been using B&B products with my family ever since I was a young man. I have won numerous awards throughout my years of cooking. I enjoy BBQ and the family I have met and made along my journey. 

I’m from the Sunshine State and started cooking BBQ with my brother in 2014.  In 2016 we started doing mainly SCA cookoffs.  Since then I have won many contests and have qualified for the  World Championship every year. My best finish was10th place overall last year, and I have received an almost perfect score (254.4)and a perfect score (254.5) in events.  It has been a fun ride I could not do these without great products and the support of my family.  I am looking forward to 2023 and being a part of Team B&B Charcoal. 

I grew up in a humble countryside town in Jamaica. At an early age, I became the assistant cook at home. Fast forward to today, I now reside in Florida. Over the past decade, I have been learning and practicing the techniques of American BBQ, all while infusing my Jamaican heritage and love for my island cuisine in a combination to create the jamaicanbarbq.com. I have discovered the importance of representing both cuisines as a package. And honestly, they are better together. 

Daddy and Me BBQ is made up of Chris Schnautz, a proud papa and his kids, making memories while cooking steaks and BBQ across the Pacific Northwest. We compete with our friends and family in the PNWBA, KCBS and the SCA.   We fuel all of our adventures with our favorites:  B&B Oak Lump and Briquets. #goodbarbecue #greatmemories 

Grilling has always been a passion of mine and I greatly enjoy the opportunities I have been given to travel with BBQ teams around the country. I am also honored to be able to promote a variety of great products.

Mark Johnson, pitmaster of Doc's Steak Thyme in SD, began cooking in SCA events in 2018. He's been in theTop 20 in the SCA Points Chase 3 years. He's also a 3-time SCA Finalist, with 2 top 10 SCA Championship calls, at 7th & 9th. Dr. J's Steeak Thyme has had 12 SCA wins, including a double win and 2 Grand Championships. 

Hi I'm Todd Nelson with Double Barrel Cookers. Along with my wife Robin Nelson we have been competing in BBQ competitions for 15 plus years.  It's been awesome seeing the sport grow as it has. Having B&B support cookers with a great product is more than you can ask for. It's a great product and along with our Double Barrel BBQ Rubs we are blessed with some really great results. We've been lucky to have to many GC's, RGC's and top final calls to remember them all. Were happy to continue our cooking journey with B&B products. 

I’m Steve Dotson, the head cook of D'Qued Barbeque in WV, joined by my brother John.  After competing for several years in the KCBS backyard division, in 2022 we started competing in the masters series.  In 12 contests we finished with 2 Grand Championships, 3 700s, an 18th place in ribs at the American Royal Open, and a 2nd place in brisket at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational.  When we’re not competing, you can find me on my YouTube channel, Cookout Coach, where we help others level up their live fire cooking experience.  We love running B&B Hickory Lump Charcoal as the base flavor on all our barbecue and we’ll be using it to build out hopefully another successful year in 2023.

Hello we are Scotty and Anna Bryce with East Texas Smokers from Timpson TX. We are a husband and wife barbecue competition team that loves to have fun traveling and competing in all different barbecue competitions. Our son Cruz also travels and competes with us. We have won numerous Grand Champions and several top 10 overalls. We was 1 of 5 teams in the World to auto win our way into the Jack Daniels World Invitational by winning 7 State championship.  

To produce award winning food you need a good reliable fire source and that's why we as a family have always use B&B products. 

Flaps 20 is a husband and wife competition cooking team from Mobile Al. Since 2017 we have competed in over 100 competitions around the Gulf Coast. Flaps is ready to Kick the Tire & Light the Fire for 2023! 

Bruce Johnson, one of the Pitmasters for Bama-Q and B&B Charcoal is also an owner of Deep South Sauce Company, and he competes and answers BBQ questions under Hey Bruce! BBQ. Bruce has competed in KCBS, SCA and PCA events with several Top 10 finishes. He's also competed on Bama-Q TV Season 4 and The Steak Out.  He creates content and cooks for for Bama-Q Live! and B&B TV.  Bruce has had a passion for cooking and playing with food for over 30 years. Believing that good food not only makes you happy but brings families and friends together, Bruce has created Hey Bruce! BBQ to share and expand his passion for BBQ, food, family, fellowship and fun. 

Hickory Hangover is a competition BBQ team based out Madison, AL. The team consists of three core members: Brian Walker, Jay Honea, and Greg Walker (Brian’s Dad, aka Poppi). Hickory Hangover competes in 20-30 competitions per year, cooking primarily in the Southeastern US. They usually compete in KCBS events, but they also cook in the SCA and BCA when scheduling permits. Accolades include 9 grand Championships, 7 Reserve Grand Championships, 38 top 5 finishes, 18 1st place category finishes, and 4 perfect 180 scores. Our favorite moments include being 2021 KCBS Backyard Chicken Team of the Year, finishing 6th overall at the 2021 KCBS Invitational Open (against over 100 of the best teams in the world), and finishing RGC in the 2022 KCBS World Invitational in the Backyard Division.  

American BBQ Enthusiast Marcio Borguezan cultivated an affinity for outdoor cooking and competition while growing up riding the ranches and rodeos of Brazil. Lead Pitmaster at Hog Addiction BBQ, Memphis in May Whole Hog World Champion, The Shed Showdown’s Celebrity Pitmaster winner, and Hogs for the Cause Grand Champion, Marcio has won multiple BBQ grand championships on the Memphis BBQ Network, various awards on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit, and is a featured guest on YouTube’s Smokehouse Bayou, Bama-Q TV, and Food Sport Television. 

Our competitive BBQ journey began as a hobby for family fun and time together. We have competed in KCBS, SCA, American Royal and The Jack competitions over the years, and have won numerous grand championships. 

My name is Brian Fox. Our team name is Just Smokin Around. We have been competing for about 4 years. We started out doing LSBS and SCA comps and have transitioned into doing IBCA full time and were ranked #4 in the state of Texas in 2022. We try and do most of our comps with Kids Ques cause our kids enjoy cooking as well... and sometimes cook better than we do. Being on Team B&B for the past couple of years has been an honor to represent them every weekend at a comp. When you start with the best you have a better chance of beating the best. Stay smokin' my friends.  

John is the pitmasters of MAC BBQ, a diverse collective of pitmaster friends that have been competing in KCBS competitions since 2014, priding themselves on attention to detail and providing people with the best possible product. Whether they are using Lang reverse flow smoker, cabinet smoker, or using their WSM, they’re constantly learning new techniques and the science behind BBQ to make sure they’re well versed in every aspect of their craft.  

In 2022, MAC BBQ was invited to Cochon555's Heritage Fire tour in Napa, California, where the team competed and won against Michelin star chefs, James Beard award winners, and previous Top Chef contestants. The team will be invited back to defend the title as the Heritage Hero. @forkspooneat and @macbbq   

I’m a 3rd generation competition cook. My grandpa Arnold Couch “Cuz” started the first team, “Shake Rag Hawg Cookers” and my dad Gene started his team “Mean Gene” in 1989. Both won more awards than I could count. I was 17 in my first competition when I cooked a whole goat, winning the contest.  Since then I've been competing with the help of my wife Tia and our son Paxton.  This is a family tradition and we love to compete with each other and against each other. That’s what it’s all about keeping Family Traditions alive and having fun.  

Billy Strickland is an avid BBQ Pitmaster and an owner of Deep South Sauce Company.  His love of cooking and barbecue comes from growing up with a dad who cooked in the Navy and a grandmother who had 6 boys.  Needless to say he learned to cook for large gatherings, which naturally led him into BBQ.   From KCBS, SCA and Burger competitions, to large event cooking, it's the camaraderie that comes from providing great food that keeps the "fire lit".  B&B is his goto choice for all things fire and fuel in the pit, from logs and chunks to briquets and pellets.

Steve and Jen live in Stillwater, MN and have participated in food sport events for the past 12 years. From winning local rib contests to a 1st place call at the Jack Daniel's World Championship, Phoenix BBQ is continually rising from the ashes. They proudly use B&B charcoal, wood and rubs for all their outdoor cooking adventures.

Brent Little (@engineerofque) is an engineer by trade but has a passion for BBQ.  In 2013 he joined one of the oldest Memphis in May teams - Pig Diamond BBQ (est. 1980). In 2018, Brent moved to Brazil, where he showcased Memphis flavors at  events.  A few very close friends who are Brazilian Pitmasters joined Brent & Pig Diamonds BBQ for MIM in 2019.   In 2020, Brent and his family moved back to Memphis where he fstarted using B&B Charcoal products. Since the switch he has won many awards. Last year, he won 1st place Mustard Sauce at Memphis in May and placed in top 10 at the MeatDistrict #bestburgerchallenge.

Brent enjoys spending time with family,  grilling, bbq smoking, and creating unique recipes using B&B products.   

Brant Williams has been the head pitmaster for Piggin’ Whiskey BBQ team since 2015, they have many Grand Champion wins and often finish overall alongside some of the best teams in the world. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Joe was always around good food with his mom making delicious meals. Joe remembers cooking as young as 7-years-old, when he learned how to cook Top Ramen. Fast-forward to 2015, Joe started his own taco catering company. Although successful in catering, Joe realized that his passion and love for BBQ was far superior, so he jumped ship and now offers BBQ catering. If catering is unavailable, you'll catch Joe at pop-ups for city events, festivals, and cook-offs. Regardless of the event, there is one thing for certain: you will always find B&B fuel by his side. 

Pitmaster of Redmule's BBQ from Sinton, TX 

I've been competing on the BBQ Competition circuit since 2019. I've won numerous of BBQ competitions with the help of B&B Charcoal  

Sheats’ Smoked Meats BBQ Team is made up of Derek and Erika Sheats, from Alabama. They are parents to Ansley and Camden, local business owners and very active in their community. Smoking BBQ started as a weekend hobby, but quickly became a passion for Derek. Two weeks before they wed, much to Erika’s dismay, Derek entered his first contest. He didn’t fare very well, which made him determined to hone in and perfect his craft. Before long, Erika was hooked, too! Since 2017, they have won over 50 awards, including First Place Rib and Third Place Dessert at the 2022 KCBS World Open Invitational. They appeared on Food Network’s BBQ USA with Chef Micheal Symon, where they won 2nd Place Chicken and 8th Place Ribs. In 2022, they secured a Golden Ticket to the SCA World Championship and the SCA Alabama Steak Championship. 

We are a father-son team that started a business fabricating drum smokers called Barrel Bum Smokers. Soon after, we acquired Short Rib Drum Smokers. We enjoy smoking meat and working together.  

Chef Hondo Hernandez started competing in Backyard BBQ Competitions then turned Professional BBQ Competitor in just under a year. Mentored in San Antonio, Texas, Chef Hondo has won many awards for his BBQ most notably the first Gilroy Garlic Festival in 2016, Ceres Smoke on the River Grand Champion, Ceres Battle of Champions Overall Champion and winning back to back years at the NHS Las Vegas Steak Cookoff '18 & '19. He entered the restaurant industry as an Executive Chef in 2019, introducing championship quality BBQ to the Salinas Valley, which was nominated two years for Best BBQ in Monterey County & Best Restaurant in Salinas. In 2022 he got back into the competition arena and won Reserve Grand Champion in the Barbecue Category at the World Food Championships to move on to the finals. After competing in a single turn in to a Live Panel  of  BBQ Legend Judges, SHOWOFF BBQ Won 2022 World Food Championship Reserve Grand Champion Overall. 

I first experienced bonfires and the love of barbecue when visiting family on Central Texas ranches. Something about the smell and crackling sound of mesquite, while my uncles sat around these fires all night telling stories, sparked my interest. Today, although competition BBQ is a fast-paced sport, it’s the appreciation of the old ways that shaped me into the cook I have become. I caution using the title of Pitmaster, because in my  heart, I haven’t become what my uncles have been for decades, but I sure hope to get there some day. Four years as a B&B Teammate is one of my greatest honors. I believe in the product and it’s brought much success on the competition trail, but more so, bigger happiness when I see the smiles from family and friends after a long cook and sharing stories. Stay blessed peeps, and keep your fires lit.

Donald Keen is the Pitmaster of the Smoke Show BBQ competition team out of Humble, TX. While only cooking for 1 year & learning the art of BBQ, Donald has been able to compete at the highest level. Donald’s love of cooking began in his early years growing up at his families meat market & then continued to grow during his time spent cooking meals during his service with the Fire Department.  

Donald has always had a passion for cooking for others, and sharing this passion opened doors to meeting others within the world of competition BBQ & igniting the spark to start his own team.  

Donald and his wife, Jennifer, will be traveling across the country competing in KCBS, CBA, Outlaw and IBCA events throughout 2023. This couldn’t be possible with out some of the best partnerships in the business such as B&B Charcoal, Pitmaker, SMP, Rancho La Gloria, Dough Ball Whiskey, TX Ranch Water Co. His willingness to learn and listen to the best pitmasters in the world will allow Donald to continue to strive in 2023!   

Smokey Haze BBQ is a family owned and operated BBQ team located in Palmer, AK.  The team consists of Tracey Hayes, his wife Heather, and son Jackson.  They are originally from Corinth, MS and moved to Palmer, Alaska in 2021.  While Tracey has always had a passion cooking BBQ and steak for family and friends, he didn’t start competing until they moved to Alaska.  In 2021 he entered his first SCA competition in Alaska and received his first Golden Ticket, while Jackson his son won first place in the SCA kids pork chop.  From that point on they were hooked.  In 2022 the team competed in the only KCBS sanctioned event in Delta Junction, Alaska. Winning reserve grand champion.  Heather competed in her first SCA steak event in 2022 winning her Golden ticket and then passing her golden ticket down at the second event.  Jackson also won first place in the SCA kids’ hotdog. The team competed in several other Alaska BBQ Association events, receiving multiple calls in all categories.  

As a young child, I remember always wanting to cook steaks on the grill for my family. I do not remember the exact day that I realized grilling was something I loved to do but I do know I’ve always enjoyed it. As time went on, I got the urge to try my hand at competing. With my family on board, I entered my first competition in August of 2019 in Brandon, Mississippi.  

I am grateful that companies entrust me with their brand. I enjoy helping companies grow and succeed. The steak cookoff world is growing and I’m honored to be along for the ride.  SCA competitions are great about involving the family and that is important to me. I am thankful for the support of my family, team, and sponsors.  

Tim and Sandy Brown of Stress Relief BBQ got into competitive cooking to provide a little “Stress Relief” from their day-to-day jobs.  They are all-in competitors on the SCA circuit, racking up a combined 47 wins, 301 top-10 walks and two SCA USA Championships from 2019 to 2022. 

They attribute their success to their passion for cooking and forging friendships.

Morgan Cheek is pitmaster of the Sweet Cheeks Pit BBQ team.  They started cooking in 2010 and have won multiple grand championships in the KCBS backyard They started SCA in 2020  and participated in the Worlds in 2022 & 2023.

My love of BBQ started many years ago, but about 7 years ago I found the SCA, and instantly got hooked. In 2018, I finished in the Top 20 for the national points chase and received an 8th place call at the World Championship. 2019 I was top 10 in the SCA points chase and walked 2nd place at the World Championship. In 2022 I competed in 60 SCA events earning 4 wins and 30 top ten calls. I finished this season in the national points chase at 22nd. Every year I say I am going to slow down but with the SCA growing and more competitions coming to the Midwest, it is easier to compete without having to travel long distances. I am the original for the saying "White Lightning Baby!", others have tried to replicate it but they can't get it just right. 

Team Steakzilla is Chad Carter, Rosie Carter, and Natalie Carter. We primarily compete in the SCA, but we have recieved a golden ticket to the World Championship each year and we've qualified for multiple state championships. I finished in the top 75 of the USA points race the last two seasons. 

Holly and Steven make up the Thacker Mountain BBQ team. Their love of open fire cooking started because Holly thought Steven needed a hobby to get his mind off his day job. They primarily compete on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit, but dabble occasionally with barbecue contests where they are team members on MBN and KCBS teams. 

We're Brendan and Brian Dwyer, pitmasters of The BBQ Bus.  We are BBQ addicts, adventurers, competitors!   We bought a bus to travel the country to bring our love of BBQ to wherever the smoke takes us. 

A.J. Garza of The Pig’s Pajamas BBQ began in 2016. A.J. and his family travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic competing at KCBS & SCA events.  In 2022, he won 2 GCs, 1 RGCs, multiple 1st place category calls, and placed at the American Royal & Jack Daniel's Invitational. In 2023, A.J. wants to expand on this success. He's starting a new YouTube channel, @bbqgenius, and hopes to get back to the American Royal and Jack Daniel's World Championship! My go-to B&B product is the classic brown bag, Oak Lump Charcoal. Consistent and burns hot every time.  

2023 is the 15th Pro BBQ Season for me and THE REAL SMOKIN ACES. I started in 2009 with team Que’n Stew’n & Brew’n until I moved back to Michigan in 2011.  THE REAL SMOKIN ACES team is mostly just myself, but I love when my family and friends have time to come along.  I’ve been lucky enough to win 12 Grand Championships, 24 Reserve Grand Championships, and countless 1st place wins in many KCBS events, with 4, 700+ Overall Scores and 6 Perfect 180 Category Scores.  My greatest accomplishments have been 1st Place Pork at the 2020 KCBS World Invitational with a Perfect 180 Score to achive the Title of Pork World Champion, and scoring another Perfect 180 in Pork at the 2022 KCBS World Invitational!  In 2021 I finished 5th overall out 462 teams at the American Royal.  I can’t wait to light my Outlaw pit with the very best charcoal, B&B!! 

We are a family team consisting of myself, my wife Regina and our 2 boys Joe and Tobias. BBQ is a family event for us and we always compete together. We formed our team in 2012 in Alaska after I returned from a tour in Afghanistan. I joined the Alaska BBQ Association and became a board member. After 4 years in AK, we moved to WA  where we started competing in the Pacific North West circuit.  We were very successful there racking up 9 GCs and 9 RGCs. I joined the Board of Directors of the Pacific North West BBQ Association.

In 2016 we relocated to OK and jumped into the KCBS and IBCA competition circuit competing in TX and OK. In 2019 we moved to IN, where we jumped right into the KCBS circuit in 5 different states. We plan to remain in IN after my retirement from the Army in June. For 2023 we are looking to open our BBQ food trailer and still compete in up to 15 competitons on the BBQ circuit. We have a goal of adding different states that we have never competed in every year to our portfolio. We have competed in 20 states and 3 countries: Canada, Germany and Netherlands. 

We have been a husband and wife cooking team since 2014, lots of ups and downs in this crazy world of competition bbq.  We have met lots of friends and mostly what we call family on this bbq trail, we are blessed to spend week in and week out with these same people.  This to us is what bbq is all about.  We are now excitedly watching our son, daughrer; grandbaby take the bbq world by storm. This my friends is best win we as parents could ever ask for! If y’all are out at a cook off come by and say hello, and yes it’s true we have food and cold one. 

Nate has been competing since 2019 and has qualified for the World Championships each of the last three years. Miriam began competing independently this year and qualified in both Steak and Ancillary. We are active in the outdoor cooking community in the western United States and share with others our love of cooking outdoors. 

Jeffery Jacobsen, pitmaster of Well Done Steak began cooking SCA events in 2017.  He’s been in the Top 20 in the SCA points chase the last 3 years.  He finished 8th in the WFC in 2021.  Well Done Steak has had multiple SCA steak wins.   

We are Karen and Russell Wright from Senoia, GA. We are team Wright On Q. We have been competing since 2000. Early on we would only do 1 or 2 comps a year, but since 2016 we have competed in over 20 comps a year. We compete in SCA, GBA, and KCBS. We have been blessed with several top 10 calls over years in each sanctioning organization. We enjoy cooking BBQ and steak along with all the different ancillary categories. We enjoy meeting new friends and spending time with old friends cooking all across the county.

IXtreme Texas Cookers est 1999 aka XTCBBQ. My passion is cooking and barbecuing. I came from Vietnam to Houston in 1975 and started barbecuing in 1990. I’ve had the honor of winning First Place Ribs & Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo World Championship BarBeQue Contest with my former team. We have been in the finals at the Houston Livestock Show BBQ contest in 2000, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2015, we were awarded First Runner Up Brisket and received First Place Brisket in 2016 and 2017. We have also won awards at the World Food Championships and the American Royal World Series of BBQ. 

Robert Erwin of Zy-D-Que is the winner of the 1st Annual The Shed Steak Showdown. In 2019, Robert competed in 33 SCA events, with 21 top 10 and 5, 1st place wins.