Our Story
Meet the Pitmaster
Blane Hunter (AKA Mr. Porky Butts) grew up barbecuing in south Texas from a very young age. He was tending fires and checking temps as soon as he could help with his dad’s passion for the magic that happens in the world of “low and slow” pit smoking. With over a 27 years of experience combined with a Culinary education from Johnson and Wales and FVTC culinary schools Blane started competing professionally in the world of BBQ in 2013. In the five short years that followed he has accumulated one of the most impressive resumes on the BBQ circuit across America.
Proof we’re
the best!
Over 130 competitions and counting
85 top 10 finishes
22 Grand Championships in 9 different states
7 Reserve Grand Championships
2016 KCBS National Grand Champion – Team of the Year
2016 KCBS National Ribs Champion
2017 American Royal Open World Champion
2017 American Royal Open Brisket Champion
2017 King of the Smoker Grand Champion
2017 King of the Smoker Brisket Champion
Multiple KCBS “700’s”
Multiple KCBS “180’s”
Multiple KCBS “Perfect – Perfect” Scores in Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Pork
Pro Member of National BBQ League – NBBQL
