BBQ Pitmasters

Three pitmasters compete to cook the best baby back ribs and pork butt at the annual Pigs In Flight BBQ in Memphis, Tennessee.

Three Pitmasters compete at the Don't Be Cruel BBQ in Mississippi to see who has the best beef brisket and tri-tip; the Pitmasters' low-slow cooking skills are tested.

BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.

The challenge, brisket; tempers flare while the pits are low and slow.

One Pitmaster is headed into an ambulance; the rest compete to be invited into the finale.

Four of America's top Pitmasters face off against the trifecta of fowl; there's $5000 at stake and an invitation into the finale for the largest prize in BBQ; $100,000 and the Kingsford Cup.

Four pitmasters go head to head to prove their pork butt is the best.

Andy King, Jeff Vanderlinde, and Scott Lane travel the nation to show the judges that you don't need to be from the south to know how to BBQ; they are all competing to win money and the title of ``Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.``

At the 12th Annual Hog Wild Festival in Ala., three chefs compete for the title.

At the ``Smokin' in the Square Festival`` in Fla., three cooks show off their best spare ribs and pork butt for a chance to win the coveted title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.

John Foreman, Roy Henry and Mike Ramage compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kentucky Champion.

Zach Goodyear of Sauceman's BBQ, Debbie Holt of Clyde Cooper's Barbecue and Sam Jones of Skylight Inn BBQ Restaurant compete for BBQ Pitmasters North Carolina Champion.

Pride is on the line for Rod Gray of Pellet Envy, Tim Grant of TrueBud BBQ and Stretch of Grinders BBQ. All three teams battle for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kansas City Champion.

The Peach State is known for having some of the best BBQ in the South. Bear Sloan, Danny Outlaw, and Dionn Lanton compete to see who can cook the best country-style ribs and pork picnic. Up for grabs is the title of BBQ Pitmasters Georgia Champion.

Deep in the heart of Texas, pitmasters Buzzie Hughes, Will Fleischman and Ernest Servantes compete to see who's got the best 'cue in Texas. The competition get heated the three teams compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion.

A battle of barbecue's best; The five winning teams from all competitions go head-to-head.

In Salisbury, Maryland, Diva Q., 2 Worthless Nuts and Southern Krunk BBQ are competing to turn in both white and dark meat on chicken and a rack of pork at the same time.

LeeAnne Whippen, Shane McBride and the Brinson Brothers compete as they tackle a challenge of beef ribs and fresh bone-in ham.

Legend Johnny Trigg competes against newer, younger barbecuers; the meats in the competition are pork belly and whole turkey.

Three pitmasters compete to cook the best baby back ribs and pork butt at the annual Pigs In Flight BBQ in Memphis, Tennessee.

Three Pitmasters compete at the Don't Be Cruel BBQ in Mississippi to see who has the best beef brisket and tri-tip; the Pitmasters' low-slow cooking skills are tested.

Whole hog on old-fashioned cinder block pits; someone will take home the money and be named BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.

Four of America's top Pitmasters face off against the trifecta of fowl; there's $5000 at stake and an invitation into the finale for the largest prize in BBQ; $100,000 and the Kingsford Cup.

BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.

The challenge, brisket; tempers flare while the pits are low and slow.

One Pitmaster is headed into an ambulance; the rest compete to be invited into the finale.

Four pitmasters go head to head to prove their pork butt is the best.

Johnny Trigg challenges his friends and rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.

``Godfather of Ribs'' Johnny Trigg challenges his closest friends and fiercest rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.

Myron is on his home turf as he defends his title at the Big Pig Jig, the oldest barbecue event in Georgia; Tuffy faces a double challenge as he attempts his first whole hog on a new pit.

Myron is on his home turf as he defends his title at the Big Pig Jig, the oldest barbecue event in Georgia; Tuffy faces a double challenge as he attempts his first whole hog on a new pit.

The competition heats up as the temperature falls during the Diamond State BBQ Championship in Dover, Del.; Harry's former teammate, Gary, competes on his own; Tuffy does Myron a favor that might hurt his own chances.

The competition heats up as the temperature falls during the Diamond State BBQ Championship in Dover, Del.; Harry's former teammate, Gary, competes on his own; Tuffy does Myron a favor that might hurt his own chances.

Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.

Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his biggest rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.

Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.

Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.

Lee Ann and Myron face whole-hog competition, while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

Lee Ann and Myron face whole-hog competition, while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

Whole hog on old-fashioned cinder block pits; someone will take home the money and be named BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.

LeeAnne Whippen, Shane McBride and the Brinson Brothers compete as they tackle a challenge of beef ribs and fresh bone-in ham.

Legend Johnny Trigg competes against newer, younger barbecuers; the meats in the competition are pork belly and whole turkey.

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At the 12th Annual Hog Wild Festival in Alabama, three chefs compete for the title.

At the "Smokin' in the Square Festival" in Fla., three cooks show off their best spare ribs and pork butt for a chance to win the coveted title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.