You might think you're the king or queen of the backyard barbecue, but get ready to meet some cooks who will make you look like a rank amateur. Competitive barbecuing is firing up in New Zealand, with more and more Kiwis spending their weekends perfecting their charcoal or wood smoked briskets and ribs, and testing themselves against other cooks. But be warned, the meat sweats are real. Luka Forman has more.
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