The annual Big Pig Jig in Vienna, Georgia may attract teams from all over the nation, but this year, Georgia Barbecue Association members dominated the categories, including Grand Champion to Bubba Grills. Smokin J’s Barbeque did not compete in the Big Pig Jig; however, Doug, our pit master, did work with 2nd place Whole Hog winner, Rescue Smokers. We do not have whole hog experience, nor a cooker to hold a minimum 85 lb hog, so Robby Royal, whom you may have seen on television, winning the 2013 BBQ Pitmasters Competition; allowed Doug to participate on his cook team. “It was an honor to work with a Pitmaster Champion,” said…
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Smokin J’s in the GBA
Smokin J’s Barbeque has completed our FORTH year in the Georgia Barbecue Association. Although we did not cook in any competitions this year, both of us enjoyed judging at several contest this year. Smokin J’s Barbeque will kick off the 2017 – 2018 season by competing at Smokin Up The Mountains in East Ellijay, Georgia, Labor Day weekend. Smokin J’s Barbeque Team Smokin J’s Barbeque consist of husband and wife team, Doug and JoAnn Johnson. We compete and cook exclusively on ceramic, Kamado-style vessels. A kamado is a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal fueled cook stove. Pit Master, Doug started cooking on this vessel after attending a cooking festival, which…
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Maintenance of Your Big Green Egg
This post contains affiliate links. After visiting with family last weekend, it occurred to us, not all Big Green Egg owners are familiar with the extent of maintenance needed to maintain your Big Green Egg investment. AND…. A Big Green Egg owner makes a LIFESTYLE INVESTMENT with the purchase. To produce such delicious quality food, a pit master must first learn to take care of his investment. To understand how your BGE has been constructed; see our article http://www.smokinjsbarbeque.com/the-big-green-egg/anatomy-of-a-big-green-egg/ Purchase the right tools for the job Here is a list of some basic items a Big Green Owner should have to properly maintain his smoker… Ash bucket –…
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Cartersville’s Hidden Gem: Appalachian Grill
Smokin J’s Barbeque will be judging this weekend’s (March 31 – April 1, 2017) Georgia Barbecue Association sanctioned event in downtown Cartersville, Georgia. Sponsored by BBQ & Brews, this will be a family event featuring great food, music and fun. Click here for address and festival info Please, if you decide to attend the festivities, make sure to visit some of the locally owned businesses. One of Cartersville’s hidden gems is a great steak restaurant, Appalachian Grill. Here is a review written by freelance writer, JoAnn Johnson. Appalachian Grill in Cartersville, Georgia Located just 40 minutes northwest of Atlanta, Cartersville can lay claim to one of the most quaint, romantic…
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Arthrogryposis Mini-Meet Up
Smokin J’s Barbeque had the pleasure of cooking up a couple of pork butts for our Arthrogryposis family. This “Mini-Meet Up” usually occurs twice a year, once in the summer and once in the fall, for those affected by Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Attendees use this gathering to keep in touch with each other, let the kids play together and discuss topics surrounding this underfunded birth defect. Most of the discussion surrounds the annual AMC conference, this year to be held just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. AMC members, from around the world will gather at this yearly event to attend workshops, discussions and…
