Gettin' Basted
Founded in 2012 by Brad Leighninger, Gettin’ Basted has grown from a competitive BBQ team into a celebrated brand with award-winning restaurants in Missouri. Known for their pioneering “Ozarks Style” method, Gettin’ Basted’s team continues to set the bar for excellence in barbecue, inspiring both aspiring pitmasters and fans worldwide.
Since entering its first competition in 2012, Gettin’ Basted has reshaped the competitive BBQ scene by being instrumental in introducing and mastering the “Hot & Fast” technique on Gateway Drum Smokers. Brad, alongside fellow Hall of Famer Tim Scheer, has shared his expertise with thousands globally, both through live and virtual classes, helping to elevate the standards and techniques of competitive barbecue worldwide.
Key Achievements:
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Three-time KCBS Team of the Year World Champion (2018, 2020, 2021, 2025)Ten-time KCBS Team of the Year Individual Category Champions chicken, ribs, pork, brisket
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2021 Jack Daniels World Championship BBQ Invitational Grand Champions
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2018 King of the Smoker Invitational Grand Champions
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Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Grand Champions, earning top honors in pork shoulder, whole hog, and overall categories cooking with Team Blues Hog
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Career Pork “Grand Slam” with wins at the American Royal, Jack Daniels, and Memphis in May pork shoulder championships
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Over 70 Grand Championships, 65 Reserve Championships, and 175 individual meat category wins
From humble beginnings to Hall of Fame status, Gettin’ Basted has become a beloved name in BBQ with over a decade of record-breaking victories. Today, you can experience their world-renowned flavors in person. The team invites you to visit their restaurants in Branson and Nixa, Missouri, where the award-winning menu showcases their famous “Ozarks Style” barbecue, honed through years of competitive mastery.
