Some Iowa Boys win the Jack

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:42 pm

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (October 27, 2012) – Pig Skin BBQ from Rockwell, Iowa, claimed the title of Grand Champion at the 24th Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue held in Lynchburg Tenn., on Saturday October 27.

As Grand Champion, Pig Skin BBQ received $5,000, braggin’ rights as winner of the most prestigious barbecue contest in the world and the chance to come back in 2013 to defend their title.

“It’s amazing. It’s by far the best thing we’ve ever done barbecue-wise. It’s crazy—makes it all worthwhile,” said Scott Nelson, chief cook of Pig Skin BBQ.

How Cool is that!!!

Post by **JimPotts** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:32 pm

That's awesome!

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Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:16 pm

Which is more prestigious? The Jack Daniels or the American Royal?

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:28 pm

HOLY CRAP!

I just went and looked at the Am Royal and an IOWA team took Grand Champions in 2011 -

Tippy Canoe BBQ Crew - St. Ansgar, Iowa

They came in 44th this year, BUT

Another IOWA team came in SECOND PLACE -

Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ - Des Moines, Iowa

IOWA ROCKS THE BBQ WORLD!!

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:39 pm

I am not sure if you've noticed all the hogs we have.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:03 pm

Yeah, BUTT (pun intended) - to score high at both the Jack and Am Royal, you have to cook all four requireds - pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken!

That's what makes it so impressive. You can't just cook one well, you have to do them all well; and as most of us Q'ers know, they are all different in how you prep and cook them.

I'm not sure that I'll ever be THAT good, unless I quit my job and do it full time!!

BrewHound · Post by **BrewHound** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:33 am

tony b wrote:Yeah, BUTT (pun intended) - to score high at both the Jack and Am Royal, you have to cook all four requireds - pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken!

That's what makes it so impressive. You can't just cook one well, you have to do them all well; and as most of us Q'ers know, they are all different in how you prep and cook them.

I'm not sure that I'll ever be THAT good, unless I quit my job and do it full time!!

Go for it Tony, nothing to lose but your house!

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:02 am

tony b wrote:Yeah, BUTT (pun intended) - to score high at both the Jack and Am Royal, you have to cook all four requireds - pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken!

That's what makes it so impressive. You can't just cook one well, you have to do them all well; and as most of us Q'ers know, they are all different in how you prep and cook them.

I'm not sure that I'll ever be THAT good, unless I quit my job and do it full time!!

Someday. I am going to BBQ for my living. I may never make any noise at the Royal, but I intend to cook there.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:00 pm

I can see the team forming up now - even gotta an inspiration for the name:

Brews'n Q - Beers and BBQ that hits your taste buds so hard that it's gonna leave a mark!!

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:00 pm

Another interesting story on this year's Jack; the team that took 1st in Chicken, did all their cooking on a Kamado, like my old grill (currently residing at Steven's place)!!

http://www.rhythmnque.com/Jack12.html

The new owners of the company have changed the name to Kamado Rocket to put some distance between themselves and the previous owner, who was well known for ripping folks off!

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:16 pm

Their web site is still pretty much the same though. I'll have to give them another shot at selling me the collar repair kit.