Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
Middleborough, MA
- Led by pitmaster Bill Gillespie; Awarded over 40 Grand and 30 Reserve Grand Championships
- 180+ overall top 10 finishes
- Over 575 category (chicken, ribs, pork and brisket) top finishes
- NEBS & KCBS Team of the Year
Take It Easy BBQ
Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
St. Louis, MO
- 1st place Team of Year Chicken + Ribs 2024 SLBS
- 2023 Rookie Team of the Year
- Honor-Que Grand Champion
- Reserve Grand Champion at Route 66 BBQ Battle
- Consistent Top 10 finishes across the KCBS Master Series
BrewsCue
Smokin' Hoggz BBQ
Grandpa Val's BBQ
Dodge City, KS
- 5th place Chicken Team of the Year at KCBS Masters
- 2023 Grand Champion at Smoke Off 4 Life
- Reserve Grand Champion at Rock N Hogs BBQ Battle
- Back to back brisket calls at the American Royal Open
Grandpa Val's BBQ
Squealin' N Dealin' BBQ
Grandpa Val's BBQ
East Elmhurst, NY
- 2025 Grand Am World Championship: 1st place Chicken & Brisket
- 2 Grand Championships at the New Jersey Knoq Out Q (2021 & 2026)
- Reserve Grand Champion at Nor'easter BBQ Showdown
- Multiple Top 10 category calls
Squealin' N Dealin' BBQ
Squealin' N Dealin' BBQ
Squealin' N Dealin' BBQ
Independence, MO
- Grand Champion at Smokin' in the Creek BBQ Contest
- 2025 Great Lenexa BBQ Battle Reserve Grand Champ
- 1st in chicken & pork ribs at McLouth BBQ Blowout
- Awarded multiple perfect 180 calls
Meet Our Teams
Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)
BBQ Culture, Community & Competition
We’re excited to share that The Briner is a proud member of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)—the largest international organization dedicated to promoting, teaching, and celebrating barbeque.
As we attend more BBQ events and connect with passionate pitmasters, chefs, and backyard enthusiasts, we’re proud to stand alongside this incredible community.
Being part of KCBS allows us to support the traditions of authentic barbeque while showcasing how The Briner makes brining easier, cleaner, and more consistent for every cook.
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