The Official Barbecue Judges Oath of Office

• I do solemnly swear to objectively and subjectively evaluate each barbecue meat that is presented to my eyes—to my nose—to my hands—and to my palate.
• I accept my duty as a barbecue judge, so that
• Truth,
• Justice,
• Excellence in barbecue, and the American way of life, is strengthened and preserved forever ! You’re on your oath!
• — Remus Powers, PhB (AKA: Ardie Davis)

• Our special thanks to the following corporations,
• for their assistance, enthusiastic support and for
• helping to make this book happen.
• Char-Broil
• McCormick Spices
• BIC Corporation
• Georgie Boy Manufacturing
• and the folks at:
• Blue Mountain Design Works
• Bruce Foods Corporation
• Canadian Bison Association
• Cash & Carry
• Chefwear
• Estes Clothiers
• KitchenAid
• Louisiana Hot Sauce
• Oregon Cedar Grill
• Oregon Spice Company
• OXO International
• Smart & Final Stores Corporation
• Sur La Table–Portland, Oregon
• The Real Canadian Bacon Company
• Wells Lamont

A hearty and heartfelt ThankQUE to the people who helped me in my passion to search out and share the best barbecue I could find: