Barbecue University™

Our Barbecue Community Through Your Photos

Here at BarbecueBible.com, barbecue isn’t just about food—it’s about community, tradition, and the joy of coming together around the grill. Recently, we had the opportunity to see just how passionate our community is when we hosted our Barbecue University sweepstakes. The response surpassed our expectations, with thousands of entries pouring in from all over the world.

So, who belongs to our barbecue community?

These are just a few of the amazing people who entered our sweepstakes, sharing their love for barbecue through their cameras and iPhones. From weekend warriors to professional pitmasters, these photos are a true testament to the art of barbecue.

Q: Why do you want to win?- A: I have watched a lot of the shows and would love to learn some of the tricks to great grilling
– Tim Mitchell

Q: Why do you want to win?- A: To learn great techniques from a great man. This is my dream!
– Christopher Ryherd

Q: Why do you want to win?- A: What an adventure to learn from Steven Raichlen!
– Lori Correa

Each photo tells its own story—of dedication, tradition, family cookouts, fierce competitions, and the pursuit of that perfect smoke ring. Whether it’s ribs, brisket, pulled pork, or other live fire foods, these images capture the essence of what makes barbecue such a beloved part of our lives.

Thank You for Being a Part of Our Community

We want to thank everyone who entered and shared their barbecue journey with us. Your passion fuels what we do, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.

Barbecue University Sweepstakes Winner

To those who entered, we hope you had as much fun participating as we did seeing your photos. If you didn’t win, we’re sorry. And for the lucky winner of the grand prize, James Hatton—a trip to Barbecue University—we can’t wait to hear about your experience and see what new skills you bring back to your grill!

As we wrap up this year’s sweepstakes, we look forward to new adventures. Keep those grills fired up, your cameras ready, and your barbecue spirits high. We can’t wait to see more of your amazing work and hope to see some of you at next year’s Barbecue University!

Grill on!