Watching old episodes of BBQ Pitmasters from 3 years ago feels so different now

I was rewatching the 2021 season last week, and the focus was all on huge, fast cooks with really heavy smoke... you know, the kind that wins in a hurry. Then I watched the finals from Kansas City last month, and the top three were all about super clean, light blue smoke and way more delicate flavors. It's like the whole idea of what makes a champion has shifted. Has anyone else noticed this change in what the judges seem to want now?

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white.seth16d ago

So is it all about finesse over power now?

vera50316d ago

What about the mental game though? I've seen some players lose power trying to be too perfect.