Sunday, June 21, 2015

Smokin' Assassins are Grand Champion for Worth County Smokeoff in 99 Degree Heat

The Smokin' Assassins, an outfit out of Maryville, was the Grand Champion for the Worth County Smokeoff after Saturday's competition. Beer-B-Que was Reserve Champion and also received the Peoples' Choice Award. Smokin' Assassins is a family-based outfit. "I couldn't have done it without either my wife Tiffany or my son Cade," said Brian Arnold. "Tiffany kept me in line and did much of the cooking, and Cade did much of the hard work. We tried three new recipes this time, and we were fortunate."

Temperatures rose to 99 degrees around the area on Saturday. Despite record rainfall that day, the ground looked parched with the change in the weather. However, a dozen smokers braved the heat. Local favorite Beer-B-Que has consistently done well in these competitions and another local team, B&G BBQ, consisting of Brian and Julia Judd of Ravenwood and Greg Miller of Grant City, tried its hand in the contest for the first time and won some prizes. Other winners:

Beans
1st -- Smokin' Assassins; 2nd -- Terre Haute Smoking; 3rd -- B&G BBQ.

Chicken
1st -- Platte River Custom Pits; 2nd -- Smokin' Assassins; 3rd -- Beer-B-Que.

Ribs
1st -- Brian's Beef; 2nd -- Beer-B-Que; 3rd -- Terre Haute Smoking.

Pork
1st -- Beer-B-Que; 2nd -- Smokin' Assassins; 3rd -- Terre Haute Smoking.

Brisket
1st -- Brian's Beef; 2nd -- Platte River Custom Pits; 3rd -- B&G BBQ.



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