Big Show BBQ! KC Style Barbecue
Experience the vibrant flavors of Kansas City with our expertly crafted BBQ Sauces and Rubs via our competitive barbecue team, Catering, and our online store at Big Show BBQ.
LEGENDARY KC STYLE SAUCES & RUBS
Explore our Kansas City-style barbecue, and we think you will find we have some of the finest flavors with our expertly crafted sauces and rubs, elevating your barbecue experience each and every time.
ABOUT OUR HISTORY
The Story of BigShow BBQ – A Legacy of Championship Flavor
Hailing from Kansas City, one of America’s most legendary barbecue towns, BigShow BBQ has been serving up award-winning, slow-smoked perfection for over two generations. What started as a passion for authentic KC-style BBQ quickly grew into a competitive force, racking up awards across the country in states like Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Founded by BigShow Joe, a natural-born pitmaster and truly the most hospital person ever, the brand became synonymous with bold flavors, time-honored smoking techniques, and unforgettable barbecue experiences. Along the way, Joe mentored Big Jim, who now carries on the tradition—traveling coast to coast, competing in BBQ contests, and feeding thousands at ribfests, burn-offs, and catered events. With a dedicated team of BBQ pros like Jenny T and the legendary griller Que, BigShow BBQ continues to bring the BIG taste and BIG flavor that made Kansas City famous.
Serving championship-winning ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and chicken, they’re not just cooking BBQ—they’re preserving a tradition, one smoky, savory bite at a time.
🔥 BIG Awards. BIG Flavor. BIG Show BBQ 🔥
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RUB-Leash Flavor Potential
KC Que-Rub
Get ready to elevate your BBQ with KC Que, a perfectly balanced blend of salty, sweet, and savory goodness. Designed for smoking ribs, seasoning steaks, or even kicking up your potatoes, this all-purpose rub delivers a rich depth of flavor to anything it touches. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or smoking, KC Que brings out the best in your meats and sides with just the right touch of sweetness, a savory backbone, and a hint of boldness that keeps you coming back for more. Sprinkle it on to make BIGSHOW magic happen!
Sold in Two Packs (Including Shipping)
KC Bold & Gold
Our All-Purpose Garlic Rub. Unleash championship-worthy flavor with KC Bold & Gold, a rich, outstanding, savory all-purpose garlic rub. Packed with sweet garlic, a perfect blend of herbs and spices, this award-winning seasoning delivers a mouthwatering taste to any dish. It works unbelievably on your beef and vegetable dishes and even your eggs, too. Bold, Savory, & Balanced: The ultimate garlic-forward seasoning with a touch of spice, making those taste buds tingle. Perfect for: Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veggies, and even popcorn!Sold in Two Packs (Including Shipping)
KC Sweet & Spicy Rub
Straight from the city that is renowned for legendary BBQ, BigShow BBQ Rub delivers a bold, authentic Kansas City rub that’s been perfected over generations of BBQ competitions. Our secret recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, creating a rub that’s as big and unforgettable as the BBQ capital itself. Crafted with a premium blend of spices, this rub brings the true essence of Kansas City BBQ. Bring the BIG SHOW to your next cookout! (It's the Sweet Heat you need!)
Sold in Two Packs (Including Shipping)
BIG FLAVOR BBQ SAUCES
HONEY JALAPENO GRILLING GLAZE
Fire up the flavor with our Honey Jalapeño Grilling Glaze — a sweet-heat powerhouse built for serious grill lovers. We blend rich honey, zesty mustard, and real jalapeños with hints of garlic, soy, and Worcestershire to create a glaze that’s bold, bright, and unforgettable.
Brush it on ribs, chicken, pork chops, salmon or shrimp for a glossy, sticky finish. Use it as a marinade, baste, or dipping sauce — it brings that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy that makes Big Show BBQ.
Contains - Soy and Wheat.
Sold in Two Packs 15oz Glass Bottles
(Including Shipping)
KC MILD BARBECUE SAUCE
KC MILD BBQ SAUCE
Big Show’s Mild BBQ Sauce. This is the one we use on our ribs at all the BBQ Events - Ribfests and Cook-Offs it brings the Kansas City pit BBQ straight to your plate. Crafted for those who crave BIG flavor without the extra heat, this sauce balances bold, smoky richness with a smooth, tangy kick. It’s an amazing blend of sweet tomato, slow-smoked depth, and just the right touch of vinegar zip—designed to glaze ribs, drizzle over chicken, or dunk with fries. Mild on spice, but never mild on flavor—this is classic Big Show BBQ.
Contains: Mustard.
Sold in Two Packs 12oz Plastic Bottles
(Including Shipping)
KC Sweet & Spicy Rub
Sizzlin Habanero BBQ Sauce
A bold, fiery twist on Kansas City-style barbecue, this sauce brings the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and heat. Made with rich sugar, tangy apple cider vinegar, garlic, soy, Worcestershire, and onion, it delivers a smooth depth of flavor with an extra kick of habanero heat. Whether you’re glazing ribs, brushing over chicken, or dipping brisket, KC Spicy brings Bigshow BBQ’s signature big, bold flavors straight to your grill! - Not that hot at all..
Contains - Soy and Wheat.
Sold in Two Packs 15oz Glass Bottles
(Including Shipping)
Discover More Authentic BBQ Flavors
Indulge in our expertly crafted barbecue sauces and seasonings, perfect for elevating your grilling skills. Visit BigShow BBQ in Kansas City for unmatched taste.
OUR BIG AWARDS FOR BBQ
1st Place Best Ribs - Canton OH
1st Place People's Choice "Best BBQ Sauce" - Cabella's Dundee Mi
2nd Place "Best Pork" Davenport IA
2nd Place "Best Beef Brisket" - Portland OR
City's Best BBQ - Kansas City
Grand Champion - Best Ribs - Louisville KY
Grand Champion - Best Sauce - Louisville KY
1st Place Midwest Championship - Omaha NE
Best BBQ Sauce - Richmond VA
2025 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
7th Place – Best Ribs 5th Place – Best BBQ Sauce
Check back for updates in 2026
Award Winning BBQ
BigShow BBQ TEAM
The BigShow BBQ Team brings the heat, the flavor, and the championship mindset to every BBQ contest. With bold, competition-proven seasonings, expertly smoked meats, and a passion for true low-and-slow perfection, we deliver flavors that turn heads and win over judges. Whether it’s fall-off-the-bone ribs, perfectly barked brisket, or mouthwatering pulled pork, BigShow BBQ brings a winning combination of tradition, technique, and next-level taste to the pit. When we show up, the competition knows—it’s time to bring their A-game!
CATERed BBQ Creations from Bigshow BBQ
Catering by BigShow BBQ – Bring the bold, award-winning flavors of Kansas City to your next event with BigShow BBQ’s premium catering. Whether it’s a backyard gathering, corporate event, or wedding, we serve up slow-smoked meats, signature sauces, and handcrafted sides that will leave your guests craving more. Our expert pitmasters deliver authentic, competition-level BBQ, tailored to your needs. Let BigShow BBQ take your event to the next level with big, bold flavors and unbeatable hospitality that only your event deserves! Call us for your next event needs...