Tuffy Stone "The Professor" of BBQ is a legendary pitmaster and BBQ competitor known for his exceptional skills in smoking meat and creating mouth-watering BBQ rubs and BBQ Sauces. He is the founder of the renowned Cool Smoke BBQ team and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grand Championships at the prestigious Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Tuffy Stone is also a BBQ educator and has authored several cookbooks, including "Cool Smoke: The Art of Great Barbecue," which shares his secrets and techniques for achieving perfect BBQ. He is also a judge on the popular TV show "BBQ Pitmasters" and has been featured in numerous other media outlets, showcasing his passion and expertise for BBQ.

Overall, Tuffy Stone is a BBQ icon and one of the most respected and influential figures in the world of barbecue. His dedication to the craft and his unwavering commitment to excellence have made him a true BBQ legend.

Cool Smoke, Official Team of Q Barbecue, the team Members are Chief Pitmaster Tuffy Stone, George Stone (Tuffy’s Father), and occasionally his wife and friends. Cool Smoke BBQ Team was formed by Tuffy Stone in 2004. Tuffy earned himself the nickname of “The Professor”, because of his never-ending quest for knowledge and the attention to detail!

Tuffy Stone's Competitin team Cool Smoke has hundreds of awards including 37 Grand Championships, three World Championships, and the title of Kansas City BBQ Society Team of the Year in 2007. Cool Smoke has created some amazing BBQ Rubs and Sauces as a result, and we encourage you to give them all a try!