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Ranking the Pitmasters
BBQ Judges Turn Up The Heat
Ranking the Pitmasters

For the most competitive pitmasters, it’s all about BBQ. But for the judges who rate these tasty cookoffs, there’s something more. Several Great Bend couples have fine-tuned their palates by becoming certified barbecue judges (CBJs) for the Kansas City Barbeque Society. In many cases, they got involved as a community service when a cook-off came to town and judges were needed. Those who continue say barbecue events combine the fun of road trips and meeting new friends, as well as culinary adventure.