What is a KCBS Master Series State Championship BBQ Contest?
This contest is not a random shadetree BBQ competition, it’s a Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) sanctioned four meat Master Series State Championship BBQ event, a Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue (draw) an American Royal Invitational Qualifier, as well as a Team of the Year (ToY) event for KCBS.
Contest Basics
Contestants cook 4 meats:
• Chicken
• Pork Ribs
• Boston Pork Roast (Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt)
• Beef Brisket
Which may be cooked using heat sources of
• Wood
• Pellet
• Charcoal (Lump or Briquettes)
Entries are presented blindly to judges in provided 9″ x 9″ (Styrofoam to-go style) containers, at specific times. They are judged by trained judges on the following criteria:
• Appearance
• Tenderness
• Taste
The OFFICIAL rules for this contest can be found here (PDF). If you have any questions about these rules or how the contest works, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to answer any questions you may have about cooking at any of our events.
