Coals flame below a half-moon soapstone installed in a Divide & Conquer rack

Tshelburn

Tim Shelburn

Grilling Enthusiast Turned Competitor

My Kamado Joe Journey

I have been grilling most of my adult life. About 10 years ago, I found a kamado and my life changed forever! Since then I have participated in the World Food Championships twice and competed in multiple events from KCBS to local festivals for the public.

Favorite Activity:: Spending time with my family
Fun Fact:: I'm a web developer!
Favorite Recipe:: Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Hometown:: Springfield, MA

FAVORITE GRILL

Kamado Joe Product of Choice

Big Joe - Series III

My favorite grill has to be the Kamado Joe Big Joe III! Its large size allows me to cook my entire meal on one cooker.

A red Big Joe III grill with black side shelves, Kontrol Tower top vent, and heavy-duty cart with wheels. A temperature gauge is built into the grill dome. A sliding steel access door is built into the bottom of the grill base.

Featured Recipe

Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas prepared on the Karbon Steel Griddle

Tortillas topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled peppers and onions, and slices of juicy steak

Kamado Joe Q&A with Tim Shelburn

What inspired you to start barbecuing? How long have you been doing it? Tell us how you got started!: My love of food! I love be able to make my own meals that rival anything found in restaurants.
What advice would you give to Someone new to grilling? do you have any advice for a new content creator in the BBQ space?: Don't be afraid to try to things and experiment!
What is your favorite grilling technique that you've learned and why?: Reverse searing is something I use all the time. In my early days, I ruined countless cuts of beef!