How KCBS Judges Decide the Winners of the World's Biggest BBQ Contest - Smoke Point: The Competition

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3 ай бұрын

At the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, each judge eats over two pounds of meat during the scoring process. To become one of the over 200 certified judges, volunteers of the Kansas City Barbecue Society go through an intense training and testing process. Find out what it takes to pick the winner of the largest barbecue contest in the world.
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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid, Jay Simms
Director: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira, Jay Simms,
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Carla Francescutti, Devonte Brown, Jay Simms
Production Assistant: Bryna Vogel
Editor: Christian Moreno
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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@zunalter
@zunalter 3 ай бұрын
I have mixed feelings about this competition. On the one hand, the skill required to compete well is insane. On the other hand, the lengths these people are taking to impress the judges would never be replicated for the public. Meaning, this BBQ only exists in the judges tent, it doesn't reflect the real world
@evansamson2703
@evansamson2703 3 ай бұрын
Yeah lol that’s the point of comp bbq pushing bbq to perfection. But in all honesty comp bbq taste the same as your local bbq spot
@lukey1989
@lukey1989 3 ай бұрын
Incorrect. Many BBQ joints and restaurants and chefs etc etc, would be able to replicate it, in various ways in the places they work. Just because it's a competition, doesn't mean it cannot be done for the public buddy. Hope your well 👍💪
@FishyMango
@FishyMango 3 ай бұрын
@@lukey1989 He's not saying it can't be done for the public, he's saying most of them would never do it for the public. The time/care/cost for doing competition BBQ is much higher than doing commercial BBQ and people just either don't care or don't want to pay more.
@theunkownmr.562
@theunkownmr.562 3 ай бұрын
Exactly.
@rosameltrozo5889
@rosameltrozo5889 3 ай бұрын
Can't you say the same about any other form of competition?
@peterdawson3879
@peterdawson3879 3 ай бұрын
This is the most American thing I can imagine, Master BBQ judge😂 still cool though
@58jaz
@58jaz 3 ай бұрын
I was a KCBS judge and since have stopped judging due to two factors. The amount of food you are eating during a judging. You have six portions of each meat to judge. By the time you complete all four categories, you have consumed closed to two pounds. The second reason, in my opinion, the meats prepared don’t taste of bbq. Meats are injected and sauced to the point that you don’t taste the meat. Is this chicken or is this a candy apple. Again I stress, this is my opinion. Bbq enjoyed at a bbq restaurant is comfort food and not the same as competition bbq. There goal is to create the perfect bite. I just don’t agree with the methods competitors use.
@Billhaderfromtheoffice
@Billhaderfromtheoffice 3 ай бұрын
The plating in a styrofoam box on top of a lettuce leaf is hilarious hick style
@BigboiiTone
@BigboiiTone 3 ай бұрын
Actually it's kale
@bensmith7536
@bensmith7536 3 ай бұрын
@@BigboiiTone shhh let him judge them, its important for him to bring them down.
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
'Preserve the American way of life' in an oath for a BBQ competition. Serious business for Colonel Kentucky there
@teeteetuu94
@teeteetuu94 3 ай бұрын
Nothing like some measure of exceptionalism thrown in 🤣
@bensmith7536
@bensmith7536 3 ай бұрын
the world would be a better place if we just eliminated borders, passports, identity, gender, property ownership, taxes etc etc now wouldn't it ??
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
@@bensmith7536 agreed
@SeeMick1
@SeeMick1 3 ай бұрын
BBQ MAGA
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
@@SeeMick1 yeah very much so
@johnyoung2702
@johnyoung2702 3 ай бұрын
Something tells me that the lady judge is also head of the HOA in her neighborhood
@rontheronin
@rontheronin 3 ай бұрын
I have the same feeling 😂 I bet she also has like 3 useless college degrees 😂😂
@ConcreteRiver
@ConcreteRiver 2 ай бұрын
certified master barbecue judge. the archetype metric of success
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
One of the judges with an IV drip plaster
@dappergenesis822
@dappergenesis822 3 ай бұрын
I love barbecue too, but the total Cholesterol level in those buildings could pay off the total US national debt
@roverjohn
@roverjohn 3 ай бұрын
I doubt cholesterol is that valuable.
@greatplainsman3662
@greatplainsman3662 3 ай бұрын
...and?
@ZUCChinishrIMP
@ZUCChinishrIMP 3 ай бұрын
How do they tally the scores? Is there a correction factor? For example, what if one table regularly rates lower than another table? Not all judges are eating all 505 (x4) samples.
@FavoritesAG
@FavoritesAG 3 ай бұрын
the table captain is the only one who can walk back and forth from the table to bring the meat
@jasonellis7856
@jasonellis7856 3 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to be a judge for the Great Australian Pie competition and I gotta say it's not as easy as it sounds but was a great experience...
@francesbird4219
@francesbird4219 3 ай бұрын
Judging is fun and you will never eat Smoked meat in a restaurant again.
@bensmith7536
@bensmith7536 3 ай бұрын
probably a bbq taste thats tailored for judges, imagine the background intel sourcing going on over who's tasting and their personal preferences..... i doubt they are all tasting a control, then the offered product, seems to be an environment where chance plays as much as a part as technique.
@Always-Hangry
@Always-Hangry 3 ай бұрын
Bbq 🍖 looks gooood 🤤
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
6:35 she says part of your score is the garnish. That is 100% incorrect. Garnish is optional. You score the appearance on the look of the meat only.
@oreally8605
@oreally8605 3 ай бұрын
People of all races getting along and enjoying the competition. Its a beautiful thing.
@juancarlosnegron2358
@juancarlosnegron2358 3 ай бұрын
There's only one race of humans.🤦‍♂️
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
Nice. Good satire
@gavin_wang
@gavin_wang 3 ай бұрын
no asian lingling judge
@greatplainsman3662
@greatplainsman3662 3 ай бұрын
Never noticed.
@axeldiaz7441
@axeldiaz7441 2 ай бұрын
10:21 can't believe no one's mentioned this tasty piece of meat. Looks to die for 🥵
@mmm3ike
@mmm3ike 3 ай бұрын
I love the McRib lol
@olivergarcia4259
@olivergarcia4259 3 ай бұрын
I worked at McDonald’s while I was in high school (20 years ago) but if they still make it the same way we used to make it… man just please don’t it anymore
@dpar9891
@dpar9891 3 ай бұрын
It tastes like an earlobe slathered in fake bbq sauce.
@BigboiiTone
@BigboiiTone 3 ай бұрын
Edit: one bite??? I wonder how many tons of good BBQ get thrown away. Hopefully they make the judges take doggybag 😂 Really funny seeing random australians coming to get some. All around the world AMERICAN BBQ is renowned. USA USA USA USA USA USA!!!
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
We take home what we don't eat.
@BigboiiTone
@BigboiiTone 3 ай бұрын
@@MattRowland ok that is very sensible thank you
@ToddAndelin
@ToddAndelin 3 ай бұрын
wish it would go beyond numbers Something odd or a bit strange needs to be described not numbered.... Something miraculous needs to be praised with words and phrases and poetry... I
@robertbass9032
@robertbass9032 3 ай бұрын
There are comment cards for just that.
@robertbass9032
@robertbass9032 3 ай бұрын
Garnish is optional. But if used, it shall NOT be judged other than for legallity !!!! Team # 940, Que-U 6mins 30secs - 6mins 35secs Makes one wonder who else should have been included in JCUP like training.
@akivafox3588
@akivafox3588 3 ай бұрын
I'm not convinced Cliff Davis isn't just Andy Reid in a fake beard.
@jorb1903
@jorb1903 3 ай бұрын
“Instructed not to judge the box. Just the meat.” 😭😭 the self seriousness is hilarious but the logistics are goddamn impressive. I just can’t help feel like the energy put towards this would be better used elsewhere lol
@joewarrior619
@joewarrior619 3 ай бұрын
As a Mexican American who loves Mexican food, there’s nothing like a good old fashioned American BBQ. I prefer a BBQ over a carne asada (Mexican style BBQ) any time.
@SuicideStarboyy
@SuicideStarboyy 3 ай бұрын
Most of these people probably sign up as judges for the free smoked meats. Lol.
@joewarrior619
@joewarrior619 3 ай бұрын
Well duh, but in some competitions you still have to pay to be a judge.
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
No, we sign up because we are passionate about BBQ.
@aipsydvd
@aipsydvd 3 ай бұрын
To be a judge must be difficult task. The food looks real good.
@simonmarin6469
@simonmarin6469 3 ай бұрын
So who is the winner??
@Normallyneil
@Normallyneil 3 ай бұрын
I want to be a bbq judge is well.
@robayetsalehin5719
@robayetsalehin5719 3 ай бұрын
The greatest competition of the USA is won by an australian. Niceeeeee
@Maityist
@Maityist 3 ай бұрын
Doesn't that just show their integrity as judges?
@rzl712
@rzl712 3 ай бұрын
the australian team did not win
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
That team finished 78th.
@DogDigLuss
@DogDigLuss 3 ай бұрын
"Judge me judge me..." "Loser"
@TheKimchipower79
@TheKimchipower79 2 ай бұрын
This is all subjective. You’re competing for that one judge. This isn’t the deciding factor for who has the “best” BBQ. There is great BBQ in every corner of the world. Some might not even be on the radar.
@mylesdeep1736
@mylesdeep1736 3 ай бұрын
BBQ isn't about appearance it's all about taste! Those judges ain't right.
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
Ignorant.
@flowtrotters12230
@flowtrotters12230 3 ай бұрын
this is the favorite tournament for the vegans😊😊
@Thrashmetalman
@Thrashmetalman 3 ай бұрын
Kinda weird that tail end of the bbq judge oath...
@BigboiiTone
@BigboiiTone 3 ай бұрын
All those slow motion shots of middle to older aged men stuffing meat in their mouth is a bit much. Would be nice to add the ladies in there for their slow mo shot
@alexhuey6489
@alexhuey6489 3 ай бұрын
The comments are not what I was expecting. These people enjoy competing and the subjective judging. Just like any other competition it isn’t supposed to replicate the real world. This is peoples passion and a level of seriousness that somebody like me who has no idea what is going on shouldn’t criticize.
@middleearthtroll6183
@middleearthtroll6183 3 ай бұрын
They take several pound poos in between
@gosisthebest
@gosisthebest 3 ай бұрын
ok but link the winners
@SanTM
@SanTM 3 ай бұрын
You won't get anywhere near the same quality in their restaurant
@infinitehealth2024
@infinitehealth2024 9 күн бұрын
💚💚💚💚💚💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
@brettjern3264
@brettjern3264 3 ай бұрын
It would be nice if the leftovers were given to some animal shelters so its bot wasted. Thats a lot of meat to go to waste
@eyalurim
@eyalurim 3 ай бұрын
11:42 creepy
@iandanforth
@iandanforth 3 ай бұрын
What happens if the judges die of a heart attack before they finish scoring your meat? I assume this is an hourly occurrence.
@eliadesmet4921
@eliadesmet4921 3 ай бұрын
So the judges eat for free? I will leave my country for that meat.
@ScotmanIsAlsoAViewer
@ScotmanIsAlsoAViewer 3 ай бұрын
Same.
@robertbass9032
@robertbass9032 3 ай бұрын
I wouldn't call it "free" if one stays overnight at a hotel, plus having to drive to and from the event. It was not unusual for me to spend upwards of $500 just to that "free" bbq !
@ScotmanIsAlsoAViewer
@ScotmanIsAlsoAViewer 3 ай бұрын
@@robertbass9032 WTF type of hotels you sleep in?!
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
The class costs $100 USD and you have to maintain an annual membership to KCBS for $45.
@davevillaire2990
@davevillaire2990 3 ай бұрын
😆😅🤣😂😂🤣😅🤣
@Frank-sr1dz
@Frank-sr1dz 3 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳👍
@thisduderockz
@thisduderockz 3 ай бұрын
competition barbeque is over sauced. Dont @ me.
@MattRowland
@MattRowland 3 ай бұрын
It's all about the flavor profile my friend.
@wbljr13
@wbljr13 3 ай бұрын
BBQ competitions are really waste greens conventions
@TexasSmoking
@TexasSmoking 3 ай бұрын
Everything is just soaked in sauce. Couldnt be more unappetizing
@connorroberson3157
@connorroberson3157 3 ай бұрын
Lol compared to your dry texas bbq 😂
@TexasSmoking
@TexasSmoking 3 ай бұрын
@@connorroberson3157 okay kid. Raised by two dads
@commentator245
@commentator245 2 ай бұрын
Never trust a skinny judge
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