Glazed & Confused

05/20/2026

Feed the Troops 5/23 at the Kalama Fire Station! FREE to veterans.

05/18/2026

We had a really fun weekend in Myrtle Creek surrounded by top Pitmasters ranging from California all the way to Canada. We had a solid cook and our scores hovered in the middle of the pack. Congrats to Elaine Hilbert for winning the chili cook-off with her epic green verde chili. Congratulations to Crooked Pigs BBQ on the RGC. Last, but certainly not least, congratulations to William Boogie Whitfield on his first GC with an absolute monster of a cook. In addition to the wins, GC and RGC qualify for the World Barbecue Competition next year!

05/11/2026

This is a great opportunity for anyone that’s been curious about competition barbecue. It’s low stress and very supportive. Come spend the day with me!

The Pacific Northwest BBQ Association (PNWBA) is hosting an intensive, one-day BBQ Competition Basics Cooking Class designed to take you from backyard griller to competition-ready pitmaster.

# # Event Logistics
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Where: Haydu Park Expo Building, 253 Kalama River Road, Kalama, WA
Registration Deadline: Ends Sunday, May 24, 2026

Cost: $195 per student; $100 for a "Plus One" (immediate family or teammate).

# # What You’ll Learn
This "hands-on" course covers the entire lifecycle of a BBQ competition, focusing on the four major meat categories: Beef Brisket, Pork Butt, Chicken, and Pork Ribs.

Key Topics Include:
Meat Selection & Prep: Choosing the right cuts and trimming for quality.
The Cook: Mastering flavor profiles, smoking woods, and equipment.
The Turn-in: Learning how to build a "blind box" that meets judging criteria.
The Lifestyle: Insights on cooksite setup and competition flow.

# # The Experience
You won’t just be watching; you’ll be cooking. Students are paired into teams of 2–3 to prepare all four meats using provided sauces and seasonings.

Equipment: You are asked to bring a charcoal or wood-pellet cooker (no propane/electric). If you can't, the organizers will pair you with someone who has one.

Supplies: A detailed equipment list will be sent after registration. PNWBA provides the meat, sauces, and snacks/lunch.

Instructors: You’ll be mentored by Hall of Fame pitmasters Pat Maddock, Adam Scattergood, and Dale Groetsema, who share over 50 years of combined award-winning experience.

# # Student Perks
Beyond the education, your registration fee includes:

A 1-year membership (or extension) to the PNWBA.
Tasting samples of all meats cooked during the class.
Leftover meat to take home after judging.
A printed class outline and PNWBA swag.
Mentorship opportunities at select future competitions.

Note: For dietary concerns or specific questions, contact Dale Groetsema at 360-984-7571 or [email protected].

05/02/2026

04/21/2026

Registration is open for our home turf barbecue competition. Pitmasters sign up early as we anticipate it filling up. Locals mark your calendars to come and experience a weekend of fun!

You must be logged into this website to view the number of teams currently signed up and to view to competitors who choose to be listed.

04/19/2026

Update on the Rib Cookoff World Championship adventure in Shawnee. Here’s how I ranked in each category.

One rack 29th out of (not sure)
Wings 42nd out of 110
Baby backs 56th out of 141
St. Louis 68th out of 142
Overall 55th out 142

Thank you for such a great event.

We couldn’t have cooked without and providing our gear and some drums that were cadillacing all weekend. Thank you .brisket for making meat available for the “out of town teams”

helped me get the flavors I was looking for.

Of course we were spoiled with our PNW family representation .green8 and

I feel fortunate to have attended this event and lucky to be surrounded by such great people.

04/19/2026

Rib Cookoff Association World Championship. What an absolute honor to cook among 150 national and international teams. Southern hospitality was in full effect throughout the entire competition as I met up and coming young teams as well as legends of the craft.

At the end of the day, we didn’t get a call, but we were happy with our cook. Thank you to everyone who came together in Shawnee Oklahoma to make this such a memorable experience.

04/18/2026

Day 1 of the Rib Cookoff World Championship.

One rack challenge.

04/16/2026

Oklahoma welcomed us with a blast last night as we made our way to Shawnee. We stopped by H-E-B and Buc’ees for some essentials and got settled in at the FireLake Hotel. We look forward to a great weekend at the RCOA World Championship. Proud to represent the PNW down south!

04/14/2026

We are back from the PNWBA Spring Fair BBQ Playoff 2026. What a big event to knock the rust off. It was so great to be back with the BBQ family.

We had an opportunity to vend Friday and Saturday and then turn around Sunday to compete and vend our samples out to the public.

It was a privilege to spend the weekend with 35 other great competition barbecue teams and believe me, the competition was thick.

We had a solid cook and we were pleased with the results.

Chicken 15th place
Ribs 23rd place
Pork 5th place
Brisket 11th place

We finished 6th overall! Congrats to on the GC, with the RGC and for the RC.

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