UP IN SMOKE
BBQ
Two friends. One shared dream:
smoke enough ribs to earn respect and maybe a nap.
Ripley, Mississippi
Meet the Team
BBQ
Two friends. One shared dream:
smoke enough ribs to earn respect and maybe a nap.
Lifelong friends. Competition pitmasters. Relentless perfectionists when it comes to smoke, heat, and flavor.
Founded in Ripley, Mississippi, Up In Smoke BBQ was born from a simple truth: great BBQ takes time, patience, and a stubborn refusal to rush perfection. What started as backyard cookouts between two friends evolved into a competition team chasing trophies and saucy glory across the South.
We specialize in ribs, wings, and questionable life choices — all slow-smoked to perfection. Every rack we put on the smoker carries the same philosophy: low and slow, no shortcuts, no compromise.
$40,000 Purse
April 17–18, 2026
We've been invited to compete against the best rib teams in the world. Follow our journey as we prepare for the biggest stage in competitive BBQ.
Chasing trophies one bite at a time
Wings
BBQ ALLstars Rib & Wing Challenge
Southaven, MS
Baby Back Ribs
BBQ ALLstars Rib & Wing Challenge
Southaven, MS
St. Louis Style Ribs
BBQ ALLstars Rib & Wing Challenge
Southaven, MS
Ribs
Grilling for the Fund 2024
Where the magic happens
The tools behind the trophies
Charcoal-fed gravity smoker delivering consistent temps and clean smoke for competition-quality results every time.
Our signature red drum — simple, reliable, and built to hold rock-solid temps for hours of low-and-slow perfection.
Premium oak lump charcoal and competition briquettes — the fuel that gives our meat that signature bark and flavor.
Keep up with our competition schedule and behind-the-scenes action
"We don't just cook meat.
We craft experiences — one rack at a time."