The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, Tennessee is currently underway, with hundreds of pitmasters competing to be named the best in pork. With over $150,000 in prize money up for grabs, 129 cooking teams from various states and countries are vying for victory in categories such as ribs, shoulder, and whole hog. Ancillary competitions include hot wings, poultry, beef, and seafood, but pork remains the main focus.
Brad Orrison and Brooke Lewis, siblings from Mississippi, have been competing for 17 years as part of The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint team. They have won the grand championship twice. The contest, part of the annual Memphis in May festival, brings together like-minded individuals with a shared passion for barbecue. Despite being friendly, competition gets fierce as the event progresses, with everyone striving to impress the judges with their ultimate barbecue creations.
The competition, considered one of the premiere cooking contests in the U.S., has a long history dating back to the 1970s. As the culinary sports scene has grown, the competition has become more intense than ever. Final judging and the awarding of the grand championship title will take place on Saturday. With competitors from all over the world showcasing their best dishes, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest promises a memorable and mouth-watering experience for all involved.
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