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The Clayton BBQ Cook-off is a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue contest that takes place in the small town of Clayton, CA (population 11,000) where I live. Shortly after I became seriously interested in BBQ, I discovered that KCBS held barbecue judging classes here so I signed up and became a certified judge. Through the judging class, I met and became friends with Rory Richmond who was the man responsible for starting what was then known as the annual Clayton Rib Cook-off in 2010. 

Since then the Rib Cook-off has grown from an unsanctioned, one meat contest for backyard cooks, to a full fledged two day festival that brings professional teams from all over the country here to compete in pork ribs, chicken, pork shoulder and brisket for more than $10,000 in prize money. Downtown Clayton is transformed to a big party with vendors, food booths, craft beer selections and live music. Day 1 is the cook-off for professionals, day 2 is the cook-off for those with very little to no experience cooking, also known as the backyard cooks. 


Due to the pandemic, the event went on hiatus in 2020 and 2021 but I'm happy that it returned this year in full force. Unfortunately, my friend Rory Richmond passed away in 2019 and won't be able to see it but I'm sure he is smiling with approval. 

- Kenyatta

Remembering Rory Richmond, The Man Who Put Clayton, CA On The "BBQ Map"
Rory's enthusiasm for barbecue and the effect that it can have on community made a mark on me and will always be a significant part of my BBQ journey. I made a video tribute for him after he passed. I had a good time at this year's event and I met some very nice people. 

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Backyard BBQ Smoke Infused Cheeseburger
Cheeseburgers on the grill are an American pastime. When you buy a new grill, I'd be willing to bet that one of the first things that you will grill is hamburger and if you're feeling ambitious, you will add cheese to it. I'm here to tell you that you can level-up your burger even further by smoking it instead of grilling it! The best thing about it (other than the great flavor), is that a smoke infused cheeseburger is extremely easy to cook! 

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Watch Me Smoke Beef Short Ribs Live On Saturday July 16 at 2PM PST / 5PM EST! 
The live stream will be shown exclusively in the BBQ Starter Club. The club is a private virtual forum dedicated to helping and motivating backyard cooks to learn more about BBQ while improving their skills. We celebrate our successes and learn about what we can improve through our shared experiences. 

The first month of membership is free and then the cost is only $39 per year. Cancel at anytime. 

Saturday's live stream will be the first of many. Get in on the ground floor and help shape the direction of the club by talking about your favorite foods to BBQ or what you'd like to learn more about. 

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