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featured Comp Trail: Jacks Creek Wins Brew-B-Q by a Single Point

The Jacks Creek BBQ Team edges Big Smoke BBQ by a single point at Brew-B-Q in Gosford — the tightest finish of the new ABA season. Verified results, the NZ...

On Nov 10, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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National BBQ Championships, Forbes NSW, 17-18 October 2026 — results feature image, courtesy ausbbq.com.au.

The Smuggler's Comp Trail: Big Smoke Win Forbes by Three Points

Big Smoke BBQ beat Jacks Creek by three points at the National BBQ Championships in Forbes, with taste dead level at 687. Full category results, Butchers Axe's Gerogery win, the...

On Oct 19, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Smoke Signals: A Million-Dollar World Cup and the American Royal Fires Up

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 465 Dated this 1st day of October, 2026. Today the radio's been crackling with news from International Waters — a couple of proper big...

On Oct 01, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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The Smuggler's Comp Trail: Two Festivals Down, a Kiwi Crew Crashes the Party

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 464 Dated this 30th day of September, 2026. Today the manifest's heavy with good news from both sides of the ditch. Two festivals wrapped...

On Sep 30, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Worcestershire sauce poured into a cast iron pan with a seared steak, butter and garlic

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 463 Dated this 29th day of September, 2026. Today I went looking for a splash of something dark and savoury to finish a pan...

On Sep 29, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Coffee and molasses BBQ sauce being poured over sliced smoked brisket, offset smoker behind

Condiment of the Week: Coffee & Molasses Is the Brisket Sauce

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 460 Dated this 22nd day of September, 2026. Position: dockside, brisket resting under a tea towel, kettle just gone quiet. Conditions: cool spring evening,...

On Sep 22, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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A finished Republic Smash Sauce burger, cheese melted and dripping, backyard BBQ at sunset

Brands to Watch: Republic Just Loaded the Whole Shelf

Republic just landed on the Rub Hub — ten gluten-free, Australian-made rubs and sauces built for every backyard cook. Darryl's verdict on the range, plus the smash burger recipe.

On Sep 14, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Smoke Signals: A Million-Dollar World Cup and the American Royal Fires Up

The Smuggler's Comp Trail: Two Festivals Down, a Kiwi Crew Crashes the Party

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

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The Smuggler's Comp Trail: Big Smoke Win Forbes by Three Points

Smoke Signals: A Million-Dollar World Cup and the American Royal Fires Up

The Smuggler's Comp Trail: Two Festivals Down, a Kiwi Crew Crashes the Party

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

Condiment of the Week: Coffee & Molasses Is the Brisket Sauce

Brands to Watch: Republic Just Loaded the Whole Shelf

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