Hey, I am Mark and I just joined the forum. I have been livining the the Phoenix area for a little over a year now. I moved here from the Washington D.C. burbs, but I grew up in Decatur Alabama (Home of Big Bob Gibson's Barbeque.) I am all about smoking my meat and serving it with a vinegar-based bbq sauce or a white sauce. However, I think it all about the smoky flavor and not the sauce. So far I haven't found a restaurant in the Phoenix area that has really good pulled pork. However, I love the brisket at Big City BBQ in Mesa. Even though it is a chain, I really like the ribs at Famous Dave's.
I have never competed, but I love to entertain friends. I have a website
http://bbq.pullmyporkaz.com that contains recipes, funny clips, and just my thoughts on things.
Look forward to reading your posts,
Mark