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Chef Paul Kirk

Chef Paul Kirk, Judge and Honorary Pitmaster at the 22nd annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue

For Chef Paul Kirk, the internationally renowned Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Hall of Famer and all-around barbecue guru, the secret to success in the world of barbecue is constancy, in the barbecue pit and in ones state of mind. For his students at the Barons School of Pitmasters, Kirks advice is simple: maintain a constant temperature in the barbecue pit and a constant belief in yourself and you will have great barbecue.

It is no secret that Chef Paul Kirk is prize winning. Over the past thirty years, this Kansas City Baron of Barbecue has acquired more than 500 different accolades for his barbecue recipes, ranging from local and state honors to national and international awards. His winnings include seven world barbecue championship titles, including the very first Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue. These awards have earned Kirk appearances in numerous publications and television segments on programs such as The National Barbecue News and E! Entertainment TelevisionsTalk Soup.

In addition to the time he spends preparing barbecue for awards, publications, and television programs, Kirk also uses his famous barbecue recipes for philanthropic purposes and events. Noteworthy examples include his former association with The Julia Child BBQ Team of Ten, a team created for the purpose of raising funds for The Julia Child Endowment Foundation.

Kirk is also the author of seven barbecue cookbooks. His most recent book is the KCBS 25th Anniversary Cook Book. He also co-wrote America’s Best BBQ: 100 Recipes from America’s Best Smokehouses, with fellow barbecue judge Ardie Davis. Kirk also penned 500 Barbecue Dishes, Paul Kirk’s Championship Barbecue and Paul Kirk’s Championship Barbecue Sauces.

Over the past 20 years, Kirk has expanded his barbecue business into a full service organization that offers assistance, aid and culinary training to barbecue cooks across the world, distinguishing Kirk as both a barbecue specialist and as a well-regarded teacher within the barbecue community.

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QUAU WINS TOP PRIZE AT 22ND ANNUAL JACK DANIELS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL BARBECUE

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (October 23, 2010) QUAU from Brimfield, Ill., claimed the title of Grand Champion at the 22nd Annual Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue held in Lynchburg (pop. 361), Tenn., on Saturday October 23.

As Grand Champion, QUAU received $5,000, and braggin rights as winner of the most prestigious barbecue contest in the world and the chance to come back in 2011 to defend their title. QUAU also finished first in the pork ribs category.

“I’m in shock — this is my sixth year here and we’ve done well in the past and we’ve done not so well and to win is just awesome,” Chief Cook Mike Wozniak said. “It’s the best competition you could ever want to win. It’s a once in a lifetime thing.”

To compete at The Jack, domestic teams must win a state championship with at least 25 teams or a competition of 50 teams, or win one of the premiere barbecue competitions that qualify a team for an automatic berth.

After competing weekend after weekend and year after year on the professional barbecue circuit, competitors have truly mastered the art of grilling and present some of the worlds most outstanding meats and flavors, said Lynne Tolley, KCBS-certified barbecue judge and great-grandniece of Jack Daniel. Competitors truly bring their best as witnessed every year at The Jack. We are thrilled to congratulate QUAU for being named the best of the best in Lynchburg today.

The BBQ Guru from Warminster, Pa., also finished strong as the Reserve Grand Champion, taking home a cash prize of $2,500.

Grand Champions QUAU Brimfield, Ill.

Other top ten winners at this years Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue are:

3. Habitual Smokers, Springdale, Ark.

4. Little Pig Town, Owasso, Okla.

5. Munchin Hogs @ the Hilton, Prairie Village, Kan.

6. Cool Smoke, Richmond, Va.

7. Smokin Lipps, Saint Amant, La.

8. Extreme Roasters, Ionia, Mich.

9. Warren Co. Pork Choppers, Bowling Green, Ky.

10. The Long Dawgs, Smyrna, Tenn.

Sixty-one championship teams from the U.S. and 15 teams from Australia, Austria, Germany, Canada, England, Estonia, Norway, Puerto Rico, Poland and Switzerland fought for the title. The highest finishing international team was BBQ Freaks from Puerto Rico that placed 29th overall.

Chef Paul Kirk, Judge and Honorary Pitmaster at the 22nd annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue

In addition to honoring the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue awards first place prizes in seven categories: Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder/Butts, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Dessert, Cooks Choice and Jack Daniels Sauce.

This years winners of these individual categories are:

Pork Ribs QUAU, Brimfield, Ill.

Pork Shoulder/Butts Smoke on Wheels, Kansas City, Kan.

Beef Brisket Lotta Bull BBQ, Marietta, Okla.

Chicken Smokin Lipps, Saint Amant, La.

Dessert Moo Cow, Belton, Mo.

Cooks Choice Lo-N-Slo BBQ, Providence, Pa.

Jack Daniels Sauce Rhythm n QUE, Phoenix, Ariz.

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniels Country Cocktails.

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UPDATE 10/23/2010: QUAU WINS TOP PRIZE AT 22ND ANNUAL JACK DANIELS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL BARBECUE

Jack Daniels 22nd Annual Invitational BBQ Admission: Free, although a donation to the local school system is appreciated Time: October 22-23, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Venue: Lynchburg Town Square City/Town: Lynchburg, Tennessee Map Website: http://www.jackdaniels.com Event Type:Competitive

Jack Daniel’s BBQ Cookoff Competition 2010 Every year, on the fourth week of October, more than eighty U.S. and international championship teams and more than 25 000 barbecue fans will converge on the tiny town of Lynchburg, TN (pop 361) for what is considered the Super Bowl of barbecue competitions, the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. In its 22nd year, this annual World Championship cook-off features some of the finest BBQ chefs across the Globe. Qualification The Qualification process started last year. Not just anyone with a smoker can qualify to be in this competition, you must be invited. The competition, lovingly refered to as “The Jack”, features a who’s who in the BBQ world. The reason this is considered the best of the best is simple: To be invited for entry, teams must compete and win a state championship with 25 teams or a competition of 50 teams. The 2009 Jack Daniels world grand champion and the current seasons Memphis in May American Royal Open and Houston Worlds Championship Bar-B-Que received automatic invitations. Photos Courtesy Jack Daniels BBQ Media Qualifying teams compete in eight categories: Pork Ribs Pork Shoulder/Butts Beef Brisket Chicken Dessert Cooks Choice and Jack Daniels Sauce. Events Other Vendors will be on hand to sell roasted corn, homemade fried fruit pies, funnel cakes, ice cream, and many other mouth-watering delicacies. Spectators are encouraged to compete in the Country Dog Contest (canines only!), Bung Pitching and Butt Bowling, while folks from Brown-Forman Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky, will be on hand to demonstrate how they raise the barrels that are used to mature Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey! 2010 Schedule of Events 2010 Jack Daniels BBQ Teams Featured Judge: Chef Paul Kirk Previous Jack Daniels Grand Champion Winners Jack Daniel’s Oak Aging Barrels Wood Smoking Chips Cooking with Jack: The New Jack Daniel’s Cookbook Lynchburg Tennessee Jack Daniels BBQ Mild (86 Proof) More Info Here: Jack Daniel’s BBQ Invitational

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2010 Grand Champions QUAU Brimfield, Ill.

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Previous Jack Daniel’s Invitational World Championship post:

• Jack Daniels Invitational BBQ 2010
• Jack Daniels Invitational BBQ 2009

Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue Grand Champions

Jack Daniels Invitational 2009 Grand Champion I-Que

• 2010 QUAU
• 2009 I-Que
• 2008 4 Legs Up BBQ
• 2007 Moonswiners
• 2006 cancersuckschicago.com
• 2005 Boys From Tornado Alley
• 2004 Mad Cows BBQ
• 2003 Smokin’ Triggers
• 2002 Wee Willy’s BBQ
• 2001 Twin Oak Smokin’ Crew
• 2000 Smokin’ Triggers
• 1999 Smokin’ Guns
• 1998 Fat Boys BBQ
• 1997 Smokin’ in the Boys Room
• 1996 Pyropigmaniacs
• 1995 Kamikaze Kooker
• 1994 Head Country BBQ II
• 1993 Oklahoma Joe’s Hogmaniacs
• 1992 Apple City BBQ
• 1991 Eddy’s Flower of the Fame
• 1990 Super Swine Sizzlers
• 1989 Team Kansas City

Jack Daniel’s BBQ Posters throughout the Years

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Take a retrospective look at the history of the Jack Daniel’s Barbecue poster made annually with traditional letterpress to celebrate the sport of competitive barbecuing.

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Admission: $5 off coupon for midway (scroll to page 2) Time: November 13-14 , 2009 Venue: Historic Downtown Richland Georgia Map City/Town: Richland, Georgia Website: http://www.richlandpigfest.com Event Type: Competitive

Rescue Smokers Updated 11/15/2009: Richland Pig Fest 2009 Grand Champion Winner RESCUE SMOKERS takes top spot in 12th annual Richland Pig Fest BBQ Cook Off>> Results Richland Pig Fest The Richland Pig Fest is marking 12 years of exciting history Friday and Saturday,Nov. 13 – 14, 2009. The Pig Fest has come to be known as the best little cookoff in Georgia, and for good reason. More than 25 crack BBQ teams will compete for trophies and money in three sanctioned categories on Saturday. The winners willbe announced at 6 p.m.Name bands will rock the streets Friday and Saturday nights. A carnival midwayby Gold Medal Shows will provide lights and excitement for thrill seekers untilthe wee hours. A motorcycle run will arrive Saturday morning with a roar. The competing BBQ teams will sell their award winning meat to the public and food ofall sorts will be available in the food court on East Broad Street. A portion of the proceedsfrom the Richland PigFest go to support a localcharity. The remainingproceeds contribute toprograms that assistrevitalization of historicdowntown Broad St. Directions Richland is 30 miles south of Columbus and 50 miles north of Albany on Highway 520/ 280. From Atlanta, Richland is 120 miles south on I-85 and I-185. Event Schedule Whisky Bent appears Nov 13 8pm-midnight Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 5 p.m. ………………Pig Fest officially opens 5 p.m. – Midnight. ..Carnival Midway open 6:00 – 8:00 ………..Lonesome Road Bluegrass 8 p.m. – Midnight …Whisky Bent, live band Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 10 a.m………………Pig Fest opens for the day 10 a.m. …………….Classic & Antique Car Show 10 a.m. – Midnight..Carnival Midway open On stage all day Live Entertainment Shane Owens & 231 South appears 8pm - Midnight 6 p.m. ………………BBQ Winners announced 7:15 p.m. ………….Sky High Pyro Fireworks Display 8 p.m. – Midnight …Shane Owens, live band Note: Arts & Crafts exhibitors and Food Vendorsare operating during all festival hours. Contact Information Poker Run & Motorcycle Events Classic and Antique Car Show Exhibitor Application Commercial Vendors Cook Team Info Jeff Schramm, cook team coordinator ……………………. 229-317-1700 Jane Ledford, cook team judge coordinator …………….. 229-321-0439

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Country Thunder music fans play a game at the Char-Broil tour stop exhibit!

Country music fans headed to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin this past week for four days of grinn, pluckn, dancen and grilln The Grilling Team was there, every two-step of the way listening to some great music and sharing Grillings Juicy Little Secret Infrared!

This week we head to Indianapolis for the famed Brickyard 400! Make sure to stop by and see us and we may let you in on the secret! See Below for the 2009 Grilling Tour schedule and locations.

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