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Jan 31, 2026 42 min

Ray Lampe, Dr. BBQ - Encore

from BBQ Nation Hosted by Jeff Tracy

This episode features an insightful discussion on the evolution of barbecue competitions, prominently led by our esteemed guest, Ray Lampe, also known as Dr. Barbecue. We delve into the notable transformations within the realm of competitive barbecue, emphasizing how these changes have influenced both techniques and the overall culinary landscape. Ray shares his extensive experience, recounting the inception of barbecue contests and the pivotal shifts he has witnessed over the decades, particularly in terms of meat selection and preparation methods. The conversation also touches upon the increasing emphasis on high-quality ingredients and the financial investments required to compete successfully in today's barbecue arena. Throughout this episode, we explore how the barbecue community continues to adapt and innovate, reflecting broader trends in culinary artistry. Links referenced in this episode: oregoncrab.org heritagesteel.us gunterwilhelm.com jtbarbecuenation.com paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Weston Kia Heritage Steel Gunter Wilhelm Smart Chicken Snake River Farms Compart Dirac This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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