#68 Inside a World Barbecue Champion’s Journey | Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ

What does it take to become a World Barbecue Champion?In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ. Sterling is a U.S. Navy veteran, 5-time World Champion, 2022 World Barbecue Champion, cookbook author, BBQ instructor, and one of the most accomplished pitmasters in competition barbecue.We discuss his journey into BBQ, building the Loot N’ Booty brand, winning on the world’s biggest stages, developing championship rubs and sauces, and the mindset it takes to stay at the top.With over 60 Grand & Reserve Grand Championships, 850+ Top 10 finishes, 24 perfect 180 scores, and a 2023 California BBQ Hall of Fame induction, Sterling shares lessons every backyard griller and competition cook can learn from.If you love barbecue, competition cooking, and hearing the stories behind the pitmasters, this episode is for you.🔥 Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more interviews with the biggest names in barbecue.#BBQTherapy #LootNBootyBBQ #SterlingSmith #CompetitionBBQ #BBQPodcast #PitmasterTagsSterling Smith,Loot N Booty BBQ,Loot N Booty,competition BBQ,KCBS BBQ,BBQ podcast,brisket,BBQ rubs,BBQ sauces,pitmaster,BBQ interview,smoked brisket,BBQ competition,backyard BBQ,barbecue podcast,BBQ tips,champion pitmaster,Texas BBQ,BBQ Therapy,Tavis Bryant