About Burnt Finger BBQ

Award-Winning BBQ. Family-Fueled Fire. Kansas City Flavor. Hailing from the barbecue capital of the world—Kansas City—husband-and-wife pitmasters Megan and Jason Day are the powerhouse team behind Burnt Finger BBQ, one of the most respected names in competition barbecue, media, and product innovation. Megan Day is a nationally recognized pitmaster and was named one of Southern Living’s Most Influential Women in Southern Barbecue. She's a Food Network Chopped Grill Master Champion, regularly appears on the TODAY Show and has represented Kansas City BBQ at high-profile events across the country including the NFL Draft and the Super Bowl. Jason Day rose to fame with his viral recipe, the Bacon Explosion™, featured on the front page of the New York Times and dubbed “the most downloaded recipe in internet history.” His debut cookbook, BBQ Makes Everything Better, was named Best Barbecue Book in the World by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. He’s appeared on national shows like The Kitchen and BBQ USA, and helped shape Burnt Finger’s bold, award-winning flavor profile. Together, Megan and Jason have led Burnt Finger BBQ to the top of the competition circuit, earning Grand Championships and category wins at the American Royal, Memphis in May, the World Food Championships, and countless regional contests. Their award-winning flavor line includes sauces, seasonings, and ready-to-eat barbecue.Read their story