Professional BBQ is a fast Growing Food Sport. Smokin' In The D started Professionally in 2011 after cooking with two established teams in 2010.Starting in the backyard since 1978, we have always had a passion for BBQ and trying different methods and recipes. Learning how to cook Perfect Competition style BBQ takes time, practice and education. Mike and Denise have taken several Professional BBQ Classes from some of the Top Professionals in The United States, along with their own methods, have become one of Michigan's most successful teams. Finishing 152 out of 2800 teams overall in the Nation.Finishing 7th in Ribs out of 175 Grand Champions at The American Royal Invitational in Kansas City ,MO, and 10th in Pork at The Prestigious Jack Daniels World BBQ Championship in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Winner of over 20 first place categories, 48 Top 5's and 78 Top 10's, against some of the very best professional cooks in World.Won a Michigan State Championship and an Ohio State Championship within a matter of weeks in 2013.
In 2015 we scored two perfect Brisket Scores in Michigan and Kentucky, along with Two Reserved Grand Championships. We continue to compete in several States each year, winning several awards along the way.

         Grand Champion overall Blues, Brews & Barbecue
                                 Birch Run Michigan

       2013 Triple Crown Winner as The Top Team in OHIO

              Grand Champion Overall Kettering,OHIO

The Royal Kiss. Smokin' In The D On Stage After Finishing 7th in Ribs out of 174 Grand Champion Teams at The American Royal Invitational in Kansas City Missouri.

The  Traditional Parade at The Jack Daniels World Championships in Lynchburg Tennesee.Only 97 Teams from around the world invited each year to compete in this prestigious event.We made it in 2013 and finished 10th in Pork. Great Friends Dave and Deb Groulx joining The "D"