Karina Rumens is a woman on a mission - to ensure that competition BBQ in Australia is held to the highest standards and maintains a reputation equal to anywhere else in the world. Karina is one of the highest Kansas City Barbeque Society Representatives in the country and when you meet her, it’s easy to see why. A consummate professional, Karina is passionate about three things - BBQ, KCBS and Cocktails - though it’s difficult to put them in order! She is a driving force behind the competition BBQ circuit in Western Australia and although most of what she does is behind the scenes, is one of the chief reasons that WA has such a thriving competition BBQ scene.  In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Karina and I get into: Why her favourite BBQ meat is brisket (2:00) How Karina got into the competition BBQ scene (4:18) Karina’s favourite BBQ competition or BBQ festival (11:53) Why Karina prefers sides to mains (19:18) How Karina became a KCBS Representative (25:46) What happens when the rules are broken (29:49) How KCBS score auditing works (33:53) Her business grown from BBQ (40:29) Matching cocktails with BBQ (44:06) Barbe Con is coming! We’re bringing the best BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Business Owners from around the country live into your living room. We’re going to help you save time, save money and become the envy of friends and family. PreRegistrations are open now. So to be the first to know when tickets become available, Early Bird deals, specials, presenter announcements and more, head on over to the website below and register your interest. See you soon! https://smokinghotconfessions.com/barbeconprereg/ #kcbs #kansascitybarbequesociety #bbqjudging #bbqjudge #bbq #barbecue #barbeque #meat #smokedmeat #westernaustralia #wa #perth #competitionbbq #bbqcompetition