North Battleford will see its first Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition at the Western Development Museum’s Those Were The Days Aug. 8 and 9.
Barbecue teams are in a showdown to see who will emerge as the grand champion. These cooks stoke their fires all night, providing tender loving care to their beef briskets, pork shoulders, chicken and pork ribs. In addition to the meat categories, there is also a mystery box category for those teams wishing to take on the challenge. Certified barbecue judges will then score them on appearance, tenderness and taste.
For the public’s enjoyment, a people’s choice category has been added to the list. Visitors to the barbecue showdown Sunday morning can purchase a tasting ticket for $1 and vote for their favourite pulled pork.
It’s a barbecue showdown for more than $5,000 in prizes, cold hard cash and, of course, bragging rights.
The KCBS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbecue, is the world's largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts with over 19,000 members worldwide. KCBS sanctions over 450 barbecue contests worldwide.
A KCBS barbecue judges’ class will be held on Friday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. Those wishing to take the class must pre-register and have all fees paid one week in advance. Those completing the course will be eligible to judge the competition Saturday and Sunday. Call the WDM at 306-445-8033 for more information.
Another competition taking place at Those Were The Days on Saturday is the Discovery Co-op Chili Cook Off.
This competition is open to anyone who wants to show off their chili skills. It begins at 10 a.m. with winners being announced at 4 p.m. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded, plus a people’s choice prize. Prizes include trophies, gift certificates, gifts and more.
Interested amateur cooks can enter the competition by calling the WDM. There is no fee for entering and the main ingredients will be provided by Discovery Co-op Grocery. Except, of course, if you have a favourite spice or secret ingredient – make sure you bring it with you. All cooking equipment will be available on site. Space is available for 10 contestants in total so make sure to pre-register to ensure your spot.
Bring the whole family down for a weekend of savoury, smoky, saucy good times.
Those Were the Days will serve up barbecue and chili cooking competitions Aug. 8 and 9. Photo submitted
