In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in December 2019.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- The Backyard A7
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
BIG POPPA SMOKERS Turns In the Month’s Best Card
700.5028 out of 720 at Arizona National BBQ Stampede — the highest Master overall scored in December 2019.
top 2% of every Master overall ever scored
PHOENIX, Ariz. — BIG POPPA SMOKERS put up 700.5028 at Arizona National BBQ Stampede — the highest overall of the month.
Across December 2019, 3 sanctioned contests were scored, across 3 states and provinces, drawing 120 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 110 top-ten calls and handed out 1 perfect 180. 34 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 2 in all.
First one ever
Holey Ribeyes Wins Its First Time Out
A Grand Championship at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES), in the first contest they appear in anywhere in the record.
1st contest — and their first GC
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Holey Ribeyes won their first Grand Championship at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES), in their 1st contest in the data.
Perfect 180s
A Perfect 180 for BIG POPPA SMOKERS
Six judges, six cards, every one a nine — in brisket.
1 perfect score handed out
BIG POPPA SMOKERS turned in a perfect 180 in brisket — six judges, every card a 9.
Closest call
Decided by 2.8228 Points
BOOMERANG BBQ edged CAJUN BLAZE at COTR BBQ — the closest finish of the month.
2.8228 points between 1st and 2nd
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. — BOOMERANG BBQ edged CAJUN BLAZE by 2.8228 at COTR BBQ.
Also in Dec 2019
AZ RAD RIBS Climbs 18 Rating Points
AZ RAD RIBS gained 18 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
Two State Champions Crowned
2 state championships were decided in December 2019. The biggest, Arizona National BBQ Stampede (44 teams), went to Big Poppa Smokers.
First Time Out, Holey Ribeyes Takes 1st
Holey Ribeyes finished 1st at Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES) — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q Tops the Backyard Board at COTR BBQ
PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q put up 353.7028 on the Backyard board at COTR BBQ — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
BIG POPPA SMOKERS Runs Away With Arizona National BBQ Stampede
BIG POPPA SMOKERS won Arizona National BBQ Stampede by 8.0116 points over SHIG NINJA BBQ — the widest winning margin of the month.
44 Teams Roll Into Phoenix
Arizona National BBQ Stampede drew 44 teams, and Big Poppa Smokers won it.
A New Contest Opens in Demopolis
COTR BBQ ran for the first time on record, drawing 25 teams, and Boomerang BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Perfect 180s
1 perfect score — six judges, every card a nine.
- Brisket BIG POPPA SMOKERS Arizona National BBQ Stampede · Dec. 27
The Ratings Market Power rating and the move over Dec 2019; # is the team’s place in the power rankings
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| AZ RAD RIBS | 1,503 | ▲ 18 |
| Holey Ribeyes | 1,516 | ▲ 16 |
| Bull & Bones | 1,528 | ▲ 16 |
| PORKCHOP & BUBBAS #1,524 | 1,562 | ▲ 14 |
| PERFECTLY BLENDED #1,113 | 1,594 | ▲ 14 |
| PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q #242 | 1,744 | ▲ 13 |
| High Priests | 1,512 | ▲ 12 |
| PIT ROW BBQ #4,057 | 1,482 | ▲ 11 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Candy Q #55 | 1,843 | ▲ 11 |
| BAMA BOYS BBQ #2,116 | 1,534 | ▲ 11 |
| Siyum HaSauce | 1,488 | ▼ 13 |
| SMOKIN TRIGGERS #4,448 | 1,474 | ▼ 13 |
| COW TIPPIN BBQ #562 | 1,667 | ▼ 14 |
| SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ #12 | 1,910 | ▼ 16 |
| Bris Meatlah | 1,484 | ▼ 16 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
The Backyard Two meats, out of 360 — never against the Master board
The Backyard division was cooked at one contest in Dec 2019.
- 1 PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 353.7028
- 2 PERFECTLY BLENDED COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 343.9544
- 3 Bull & Bones COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 343.3828
- 4 REDBONES BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.8000
- 5 LEE LA Q COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.2400
- 6 BAMA BOYS BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 338.2056
- 7 PIT ROW BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 336.5028
- 8 RIBLIFE COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 335.9200
- 9 All Rights Guys BBQ COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 330.2400
- 10 Pappy's & Roley's Appalachian Que COTR BBQ · Demopolis, Ala. 329.0856
The Backyard series in full → · Its own record board, its own champions and its own Team of the Year.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 1st Holey Ribeyes Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 2nd High Priests Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 4th Hebrew School Dropout Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 5th Roast Hashana Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 6th Miriam Grills a Little Lamb Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 7th The Smokey Sausage Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 8th Aamazoon Prime Rib Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 9th All Rights Guys BBQ COTR BBQ
- 9th Siyum HaSauce Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 10th Bris Meatlah Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES)
- 10th Pappy's & Roley's Appalachian Que COTR BBQ
- 13th Batwing Barbque COTR BBQ
- 22nd Mass Koss Too COTR BBQ
- 24th Big Stanky's COTR BBQ
- 25th Alabama Power COTR BBQ
- 41st Bulldog Barbecue Arizona National BBQ Stampede
- — .Clappers Arizona National BBQ Stampede
- — .LiL Smoke Showin' Zander Arizona National BBQ Stampede
What a first season usually looks like → · 2 contests also ran for the first time on record: COTR BBQ, Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES).
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q COTR BBQ |
179.4400 |
| Pork Ribs | Smokin Hot Babe Bbq Arizona National BBQ Stampede |
177.1544 |
| Pork | PIGGIN' OUT COTR BBQ |
178.2972 |
| Brisket† | BIG POPPA SMOKERS Arizona National BBQ Stampede |
180 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 LEGS UP BBQ | 2 | — | 3 |
| BIG POPPA SMOKERS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BOOMERANG BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Holey Ribeyes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| .Clappers | 1 | — | — |
| .LiL Smoke Showin' Zander | 1 | — | — |
| .Lil Smoke Showin' Michael | 1 | — | — |
| .Lil' Loot | 1 | — | — |
| .Littler Loot | 1 | — | — |
| .Smokin' Mokers | 1 | — | — |
| Big Country's Burgers | 1 | — | — |
| Cool Chixs | 1 | — | — |
| Fornite OG | 1 | — | — |
| Gabe's Burgers | 1 | — | — |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Bigler | 1 | 1 |
| Kathleen McIntosh | 1 | 1 |
| Kelly McIntosh | 1 | 1 |
| Mike Lake | 1 | 1 |
| Randy G Bigler | 1 | 1 |
| Theresa Lake | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 59 |
| Arizona | 1 | 52 |
| Florida | 1 | 10 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 3 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| Fired up Florida (KOSHER SERIES) Dec. 31 · Boca Raton, Fla. |
— | — |
| Arizona National BBQ Stampede Dec. 27 · Phoenix, Ariz. · 44 teams |
Big Poppa Smokers | 700.5028 |
| COTR BBQ Dec. 6 · Demopolis, Ala. · 25 teams |
Boomerang BBQ | 687.8972 |
Contests Advertised
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition — Friday, Oct. 23. Vidalia, La. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Rock Lane Presents Grills Gone Wild — Friday, Oct. 23. Branson, Mo. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- The Butcher's Smoke & Flames Barbeque Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) — Friday, Oct. 23. Cullman, Ala. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Foothills Smoke-Off Challenge — Friday, Oct. 23. Lenoir, N.C. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
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