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Apr 05, 2021
To inspire professional, amateur and youth pitmasters to showcase the versatility, flavor and creativity of fresh pork on the smoker or grill, the National Pork Board is partnering with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) to launch the inaugural Celebrate Real Pork Series. The Celebrate Real Pork Series will incorporate new competitions in KCBS-sanctioned competitions across the U.S. during the 2021 season, including a pork chop contest for Master and Backyard series pitmasters, as well as Kid’s ‘Que contests featuring both chops and ground pork. The series adds thousands of dollars in extra prize money and gives the winning pitmasters the opportunity to have their winning recipes featured across KCBS and National Pork Board digital platforms.
A hobby that started in 2013 with a $100 smoker has turned into a World Champion title for Dennis Bowman.
The Christiansburg man bested 29 other competitors to become Grand Champion of the Backyard Series of the Kansas City Barbecue Society World Invitational in November in Mayetta, Kansas.
âIâm still kind of in disbelief over the whole thing,â Bowman said.
To compete in the World Championship, pitmasters must qualify by placing first in the ribs or chicken category at any KCBS-sanctioned competition during the season, according to Emily Detwiler of KCBS.
Under the team name Bowmans Butt & BBQ, Bowman said he placed first in ribs in Wytheville and in North Carolina over the past season, which got him to Kansas Nov. 13-14.