ericaBlair | Pit Boss® Grills

Pit Boss grill owners know they have the ability to create competition quality barbecue in their backyards. However, Pit Boss pitmaster Erica Blaire has proved this to be true on the world stage.

The award-winning BBQ competitor claimed her spot in the top five at the Memphis in May BBQ World Championships using Pit Boss products.

“It is such a blessing to have someone as talented and accomplished as Erica representing Pit Boss in world competition,” said Dansons President Jeff Thiessen. “Erica earning a place in the top five in two of the most competitive categories in the world championships is a testament to her talent and further proves that world-class barbecue is possible with a Pit Boss grill.”

Blaire fired up her PBK24 and Pro Series 1600 Elite to grill and smoke her way to fourth place in both the ribs and beef categories.

She fueled up with Pit Boss hardwood pellets, including the Apple, Charcoal, and Competition Blends. In addition, Blaire seasoned her food to perfection with the Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub throughout the weekend.

"I'm so grateful to be able to bring this victory to the Pit Boss Nation,” Blaire said. “I had so much confidence walking into this championship competition because I believed in myself, my team, and most importantly my grill! We fought through severe weather conditions and had an hours long park evacuation, but I didn't panic because I knew I could use the SmokeIt app to monitor my team's cook and hold our temperature steady!"

Blaire, an accomplished lawyer and sommelier from Ohio, is behind the barbecue digital series “The Pit Stop” and has competed with the female-led barbecue team “Blue Smoke Blaire.” She also claimed the title of Master of ‘Cue in season 2 of the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl.”

About Memphis in May
Recognized by USAToday as the “Most Prestigious Barbecue Contest,” the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a 4-day competition held in Memphis, TN. Teams representing the best of barbecue that have been honing their craft for years compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $140,000 in prize money. The Contest features championship pork categories of Ribs, Shoulder, and Whole Hog, as well as the ancillary competitions of Hot Wings, Sauce, and “Anything But Pork.”

About Pit Boss

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