Fire and Meat! Satisfying primal needs since the

beginning of time!

Ever since humans discovered fire, man has been grilling and barbecuing meat to stay alive! This primal need is deeply embedded within us. Thousands of years later, cooking meat over wood (or charcoal) continues to take place as a daily ritual in every part of the world. In the U.S., it is less a need than just a passion for good cooking.

Most people confuse grilling with barbecuing. Grilling takes place over direct fire. It is fast and hot. Barbecuing (smoking) takes place over an indirect fire, lower temperatures, and takes a much longer time. Low and Slow. It is the only way to cook tough meats like brisket and have them come out tender and moist. Good barbecue takes time!

Award Winning Barbecue Team

Dances With Smoke BBQ

Grand Champion at:

Canadian National Barbecue Championship
Washington State Barbecue Championship (multiple years/events)
Oregon State Barbecue Championship

Reserve Grand Champion at:

Canadian National Barbecue Championship
Washington State Barbecue Championship
Oregon State Barbecue Championship
Montana State Barbecue Championship
British Columbia Provincial Championship

Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ Championship

6th Place Beef Brisket

Pacific Northwest BBQ Association

2009 Team of the Year
2008 Team of the Year
2007 Team of the Year

For a complete list of top awards click on the Awards Page!

Favorite Links

Pacific Northwest BBQ Association

Kansas City BBQ Society

Competition Tested

BBQ & Grilling Spice

Rubs:

Dances With Smoke currently has four (4) award winning spice rubs available for sale.

Grilling Spice Rubs:

Steak Rub
Lemon Rub

BBQ Spice Rubs:

Beef Brisket Rub
Pork Rub

Go to the Products page to order your award winning spice rubs or find out where they are available for sale.

Upcoming Events:

Barbecue Cooking Classes

Do you want to discover the secrets of traditional southern "low and slow" barbecue? This is not a grilling class. This class is designed to help people like the back yard cook that wants to improve their product to those thinking about competing in bbq competitions. DWS Pitmaster, Tom Wallin, will be teaching a series of BBQ Pitmaster Classes along with pitmaster Anthony James (Raven's Fyre BBQ). This all day class is offered through the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association. Details can be found at www.pnwba.com. The dates and locations are as follows:

4/15/12 Kent, WA

4/21/12 Wenatchee, WA

5/5/12 Yakima, WA

5/19/12 Cheney, WA

6/2/12 Stevensville, MT

Click the link below to see video from previous classes and learn some helpful tips.

Valley Fresh - Pitmaster Class

2012 Barbecue Competitions

The 2012 BBQ Competition preliminary schedule has just been posted. Dances With Smoke BBQ Team has the following competitions on its tentative schedule for the year:

3/30 - 3/31/12 Las Vegas, NV

4/28 - 4/29/12 Monroe, WA

5/26 - 5/27 North Bend, OR

6/8 - 6/9/12 Prosser, WA

6/16 - 6/17 Aloha, OR

6/29 - 6/30 Kellogg, ID

7/7 - 7/8/12 Chehalis, WA

7/14 - 7/15/12 Cheney, WA

7/28 - 7/29/12 Longview, WA

8/4 - 8/5/12 Whistler, BC

9/2 - 9/3/12 Suquamish, WA

9/8 - 9/9/11 Yakima, WA

9/15 - 9/16/11 Langley, BC

10/4 - 10/7/12 Kansas City, MO