TLC's BBQ Pitmasters

[Chef Munky]

TLC has a series - BBQ Pitmasters. Behind the scenes of competitive BBQ.. Nice change of pace from Food Network.

BBQ Pitmasters : Videos : TLC


Munky.

 

[oldrustycars]

I like this show, mainly because if these guys with $20,000 grills and years of experience can screw up, then I can be excused for sometimes overcooking a steak, or dry ribs.

 

[FrankZ]

Never an excuse for overcooking a steak.

 

[GrillingFool]

Completely removed my interest in competitive BBQ cooking.
I'm just not into having to make sure my parsley is just right,
or tucking my chicken into muffin tins so it is beautiful, or
any of that minutiae.... I just wanna cook good que!

 

[FrankZ]

Kathleen had mentioned competitive cooking and my stance is I cook for us, I don't care if anyone else thinks it is good as long as we do.

It *might* be time to get a pork shoulder going.

 

[Chef Munky]

I'm ready for a brisket.

Interesting show, really liked how they showed the backyard cooks as well. We count to!

Munky.

 

[Selkie]

Competitive chili cooking has more of an even playing field. No fancy rigs needed.

 

[letscook]

I have been watching the show - wish they had a tv where you reach in a sample,
if competive cooking brings the attitudes that they have I will pass on it.
When you got all kinds of money and time into your rigs and you can't enjoy then why do it. But I guess it is worth it to them and Good luck to them all.

 

[babetoo]

i can't think of much that would be more boring that watching someone bbq . and on tv it has to be even more boring.

 

[CookLikeJulia]

I haven't really seen any of these episodes, but anyways, I cook because I love to see people enjoy my food, so i guess I would enjoy this show!

 

[61Grampyjoe]

I subscribe to a bbq newsletter at Barbecue Recipes | Barbecue Cookbook | Competition BBQ Secrets and Bill Anderson just wrote an article on judging (or lack there-of). I plan to purchase his book just for the planning aspects. If I bar-b-q we don't usually eat til 8:00 pm no matter what time I start.....but it's always finger likkin"...

 

[Chef Munky]

I've watched all the episodes that TLC had. Some a few times just for kicks

It's not a show for those that don't like to bbq. It is competitive bbq at all levels. No scripts, no sets, not hocking any of their own products, and they certainly have real reactions.
Not all the the people you see from the beginning make it to the finals. One person in particular ( Not to spoil it ) I wondered why he even bothered trying.

Most of them are professionals in their own rights.
All in all it's still a refreshing change from the other scripted reality shows that TLC shows. I've had enough fun with Kate's flobbe haircut.


Munky.

 

[wanna be]

i can't think of much that would be more boring that watching someone bbq . and on tv it has to be even more boring.

I guess you have'nt seen the poker shows.What a waste of air time.

 

[CookLikeJulia]

I enjoyed watching the videos! Great show

 

[CookLikeJulia]

Whats up with this show now?

 

[Chef Munky]

TLC has yet to make a decision on a season 2. Taking bets now it will be back.
In the meantime, I placed an order in with the butcher for a case of beef ribs. Might have to buy a case of pork and try out a few techniques they used..

Munky.

 

[Chef Munky]

Season 2

It's official TLC will be airing a season 2. They're also accepting video audition tapes for this upcoming season.

TLC BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 - Docu-Reality to Pro Competition BBQ

Munky.