Kcbs mail2019

KCBS Mail 2019!

KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society) Mail 2019 was a competition held in Kansas City, Missouri, where teams from around the world gathered to showcase their BBQ skills. Here are some highlights from the event:

Competition Categories:

  1. Chicken: Teams competed in a whole chicken category, with judges evaluating the tenderness, flavor, and overall presentation.
  2. Pork Ribs: A classic BBQ category, teams were judged on the tenderness, flavor, and texture of their pork ribs.
  3. Brisket: A challenging category, teams were evaluated on the tenderness, flavor, and overall presentation of their slow-cooked brisket.
  4. Burnt Ends: A unique category, teams were judged on the flavor, texture, and overall presentation of their burnt ends (the crispy, flavorful ends of brisket).
  5. Sausages: Teams competed in a sausage category, with judges evaluating the flavor, texture, and overall presentation of their sausages.

Awards and Winners:

  1. Grand Champion: Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) - a team from Memphis, Tennessee, known for their slow-smoked, tender meats.
  2. Reserve Grand Champion: Smoke on Wheels - a team from Kansas City, Missouri, known for their creative BBQ flavors and presentation.
  3. Best Chicken: Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) - their chicken was praised for its tender, juicy texture and rich, smoky flavor.
  4. Best Pork Ribs: Smoke on Wheels - their ribs were judged to be the most tender, flavorful, and visually appealing.
  5. Best Brisket: Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) - their brisket was praised for its tender, flavorful texture and rich, smoky flavor.

Notable Moments:

  1. The competition was held at the Kansas City Convention Center, with over 200 teams participating from around the world.
  2. The event featured a variety of BBQ-related activities, including live music, food trucks, and a BBQ-themed marketplace.
  3. The competition was judged by a panel of BBQ experts, including pitmasters, judges, and BBQ enthusiasts.

Overall, KCBS Mail 2019 was a fantastic event that showcased the best of BBQ from around the world. If you're a BBQ enthusiast, you won't want to miss the next competition!