Sign up for the free Quickstart Competition Barbecue Tips Interview Series https://www.grillmasteruniversity.com/quickstart We interviewed 10 more competition barbecue teams at the Memphis in May World Championship of Barbecue Competition. Each team offers their top advice and tips for mastering your smoker. Whether you’re a backyard cook or interested in entering the competition circuit you’ll love these behind the scenes interviews. As we sat down with Chris Sussman from Louisville, Kentucky (otherwise known as the BBQ Buddha), we were reminded of something he always says: Grill by feel. Sussman’s whole philosophy is about learning how to cook, grill, or smoke in any environment. Once you really zone in and get into making great BBQ, you’ll be able to know when your food is finished just by sight and touch; no timers or thermometers necessary. Forget about the constraints of timers and temperatures and learn to trust yourself. Make food from scratch – without recipes even – by balancing your five taste sensations: look, touch, smell, feel, and (most importantly) taste your food to know when it’s finished cooking and ready to eat.