I think the traditional BBQ competition is as much a measure of the pit master's skills at fire/smoke management as it is of the end product. Modern methods of BBQ eliminate much of that.
I mean, I recently opted for a pellet grill myself for the convenience of not having to constantly babysit a fire, but I can still cook with charcoal/wood If I feel like sitting around tending a fire.
Is it an undercurrent against, or a want to preserve the traditional methods of BBQ. As pellet grills/smokers are becoming main stream, people are not learning to manage temps/smoke with wood/charcoal, and some may fear the art will be lost.I'm sensing some undercurrent against the more modern approaches to barbecue around the various forums
I mean, I recently opted for a pellet grill myself for the convenience of not having to constantly babysit a fire, but I can still cook with charcoal/wood If I feel like sitting around tending a fire.