Porkasaurus Rex BBQ

Porkasaurus Rex BBQ We are new to competitive BBQ world, but have been cooking BBQ for over 20 years. We believe in hard work, dedication, and the thrill of the competition.

Our team consists of backyard barbecue talents with have a passion for competing at the highest level. We take our BBQ seriously and use only the finest quality meats, spices, and sauces in our cooking. We believe in showcasing our skills in each competition we enter and strive to push ourselves to new levels of excellence. We are more than just a BBQ team; we are a family that shares a deep passi

on for food and competitive spirit. Our team brings together the best in BBQ cooking, creativity, and teamwork. We're ready to bring the heat to your next BBQ competition!

Had a neighbor ask me to season and teach him how to work this beast. Cool experience so far. It needs some work though.
09/05/2026

Had a neighbor ask me to season and teach him how to work this beast. Cool experience so far. It needs some work though.

Cooked my second Rib Cook Off Association event of the year and decided to run it solo. In hindsight, that was an excel...
08/31/2026

Cooked my second Rib Cook Off Association event of the year and decided to run it solo. In hindsight, that was an excellent way to make sure I stayed busy from start to finish. Thankfully, friends from Sweet Cleaver Barbecue and Ruby Creek BBQ were close by to lend a hand when needed and, more importantly, give me a hard time when I didn't. It was also great seeing a couple other local teams like Boot Scootin BBQ and Fat for a Reason make the trip to New Lenox.

The wings were probably about 15 minutes shy of where they needed to be for tenderness, but they looked the part and had great flavor. If there was a "Best Looking Wings That Needed a Little More Time" category, I might have had a shot. The baby back cook went pretty well, but they ended up overdone, so I wasn't exactly shocked when they finished near the back of the pack. Definitely a reminder that I need a few more reps with baby backs before I can be competitive. The spare ribs landed an 8th-place call, and I was happy with that cook. I managed to find seven solid bones for the turn-in box, which any rib cook knows can sometimes feel like finding buried treasure. They're close, but still missing that little something to make them really pop.

I have to say, the contests are a refreshing change of pace and a lot of fun. Great people, relaxed atmosphere, no drama, and plenty of good times. We'll definitely keep adding these events to our schedule whenever they're within a reasonable driving distance... and maybe by then I'll have figured out this whole baby back thing.

Shoutout as always to Outlaw BBQ Smokers, TheBBQSuperstore.com, SpitJack, and my wife for indulging me while I pursue this crazt hobby.

All setup in New Lenox for the Rib Cook Off Association cook today. Running solo today, so going to be a busy day.
08/29/2026

All setup in New Lenox for the Rib Cook Off Association cook today. Running solo today, so going to be a busy day.

Longer post later, but we had a good day.
08/15/2026

Longer post later, but we had a good day.

Come check it out if you are in the area.
08/15/2026

Come check it out if you are in the area.

Pretty accurate...
08/12/2026

Pretty accurate...

What a weekend in Warsaw! Saturday we competed at the Smokin' Downtown KCBS BBQ competition. The Outlaws ran perfect al...
08/10/2026

What a weekend in Warsaw! Saturday we competed at the Smokin' Downtown KCBS BBQ competition. The Outlaws ran perfect all day and we managed to get some hardware to take home.
Tale of the Tape-
🐓 - 3rd Place
🍖- 9th Place
Congrats to Rudes BBQ on the Grand Champion and Congratulations to VanHoozen on Reserve Grand Champion (and happy birthday! Big shout out the Michiana Barbecue Series , this was a well ran event and we enjoyed the location!
We'll be back in Warsaw next weekend to compete in a Rib Cook Off Association event and look forward to competing against our friends.
Thank you to our sponsors and family that put up with our obsession :)
TheBBQSuperstore.com
The Good Charcoal Company
SpitJack
Outlaw BBQ Smokers
Live Fire and Smoke

08/08/2026

Warsaw Awards.

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