Hot Thang BBQ

10/15/2026

10/10/2026

Finally Home - today was a long one ! Left home at 4am - returned home at 10:10 PM! But it was great to see all the teams - old friends and meeting new ones ! Had some miss steps with the ribs but all and all a great day !

10/09/2026

4am Game Day ! Let’s get this beautiful day started ! Old Line State here we come ! Mississippi Spice Company Painted Stave Distilling

10/06/2026

Might be the key to success this weekend ? Try it or No?

10/04/2026

It’s Sunday Funday and officially COMP WEEK! 🔥🐷

This week, Hot Thang BBQ is heading back to our born-and-raised state of Maryland for a quick one-day, in-and-out competition!

And this one is BIG — 40 Backyard teams! That’s the most teams we’ve ever cooked against at one time, and we’re ready to see how we stack up! 💪🔥

This isn’t just a BBQ competition either — it’s a full-on BBQ festival with plenty of vendors, live music, attractions, great food, and lots going on throughout the day and night.

If you’re anywhere near Bel Air, MD, come out, enjoy the festival, find the 302 Pit Crew, and cheer on Hot Thang BBQ!
Mississippi Spice Company
Painted Stave Distilling
Boost Your BBQ
Smoke'n Dudes BBQ Supply
Prairie Fresh
Recteq

10/02/2026

That is a fact

09/27/2026

What an unforgettable weekend! Between the weather and the results, this is definitely one I won’t forget! 🌧️🔥🏆

My partner in crime was down and out all weekend, but still made sure my boxes were hooked up and supported me from home. ❤️ Couldn’t do this without you!

Huge congratulations to Rough Cut Q on the Day 2 Grand Championship! 🏆 And a special shoutout to Squeals Like the First Time on a great weekend- way to keep diggin brother!

And to EVERYONE who cooked these past two days — you have my total respect.

Today’s weather was somehow even worse than yesterday, and you all showed up, battled through it, and killed it anyway.

Congratulations to everyone who heard their name called! What a weekend at the 1st State BBQ Bash! 🔥🐷

Shout out to Boost Your BBQ for all their love and support (fastest and best delivery in the business) and to Smoke'n Dudes BBQ Supply for great service and the Prairie Fresh ribs

09/27/2026

These Humphrey's BBQ rib sleds are getting a work out in this crappy weather but they are as tough as my fellow cooks out here in day two of 1st State BBQ Bash ! Milford Moose, Lodge 2316

09/26/2026

Finally dryin out - and reflecting on the day - it started with wet 9:22 shot - thanks to Painted Stave Distilling for the fine spirts - I have say congratulations to everyone that braved the weather today - you are all winners in my book! Special congratulations go out to The Swine Doctor’s BBQ for claiming your first Grand Championship (with many more to come) We are beyond happy to finish just behind you with our first Reserved Grand Championship- powered by Mississippi Spice Company! Let’s rest up and try again tomorrow!