Who Is Bill Gillespie and What Can You Learn from Smokin' Hoggz?

Bill Gillespie is the award-winning pitmaster behind Smokin' Hoggz BBQ, a family business founded in 2008 that brings competition-circuit barbecue sauces, rubs, and instruction to backyard cooks. Through the brand you can learn from his four bestselling barbecue cookbooks and his in-depth competition BBQ courses on BBQ Champs Academy. This is a fit if you want championship-style technique and flavor rather than generic grilling tips; if you only need a sauce or rub, the product line covers that too.

Who is behind Smokin' Hoggz?

Smokin' Hoggz describes itself as more than a championship BBQ team — it is a family business "dedicated to helping professional and backyard BBQ enthusiasts create unforgettable flavors." The site frames the brand around Bill Gillespie, presented as an award-winning barbecue pitmaster and bestselling author. The homepage tagline, "Where Passion Meets Perfection," and a section titled "A Family Tradition of Bold, Fresh Flavor" reinforce that the operation is positioned as a family venture with a competition pedigree.

What can you learn from Bill Gillespie's cookbooks?

The site lists four barbecue cookbooks by Bill Gillespie, each aimed at a different cooking situation:

The site says the books are "available now" and directs visitors to click the cover images to read more and pick up a copy. If you cook on a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, two of the titles target that equipment directly — one for hot-and-fast smoking and one as a broader guide with champion recipes. If your interest is pork specifically, the first two titles are the relevant ones.

What do the competition BBQ courses cover?

For cooks who want to move beyond backyard tips, the site points to Bill's competition BBQ courses on BBQ Champs Academy. The page is explicit about the level: "These classes are not backyard BBQ tips, they are complete, in-depth, detailed instructional courses featuring recipes on everything you need to cook Championship BBQ." The stated goal is competition readiness — the section closes with "Are you ready to WIN?" and a "View Course" link.

Choose this route if you already cook competently and want structured, competition-oriented instruction. If you are starting out, the cookbooks — particularly the Weber-focused titles — are the more accessible entry point the site offers.

What products and free content are available?

Beyond instruction, the shop lists rubs and a sauce with visible prices:

• Smokin' Hoggz Rib Rub — $12.99 USD
• Smokin' Hoggz All-Purpose Smokin Applewood Rub — $12.99 USD
• Smokin' Hoggz The Perfect Storm Rub — $12.99 USD
• Smokin' Hoggz Pitmaster Blend BBQ Sauce — $9.49 USD

Each product listing includes an "Add" option for the cart. The site also links to a YouTube channel ("Watch More on our YouTube Channel") and social media, and mentions recipes as part of its content. The homepage shows an empty cart by default, so no pricing beyond the listed items or shipping terms are stated there.

How to decide what to use

• Want to learn competition technique: start with the BBQ Champs Academy courses, which the site describes as complete, in-depth instructional courses.
• Cook on a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker: the two Weber Smokey Mountain titles match your equipment; pick hot-and-fast if speed is the priority.
• Focused on pork: The Smoking Bacon & Hog Cookbook or The Whole Pig & Nothing But the Pig.
• Just want the flavor: the three rubs at $12.99 and the Pitmaster Blend sauce at $9.49 are the direct route, with the YouTube channel as a free way to see the team cook before buying.