Smoke, Competition and Community at Annual Brisket Cook-Off

By Erik Sietsema

Big Sandy Church of God held its 14th Annual Brisket Cook-Off last Sunday, September 20. Fourteen barbecue cooks faced off for the local title, while a large crowd gathered to enjoy lunch and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Local judges also selected the top three competitors for the Judges’ Choice Awards.

For the second consecutive year, Blaze Stump took first place in both the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice competitions.

Stump is a relative newcomer to the competition, but he has dominated the top spot since he began competing in the Big Sandy Cook-Off. He has been b...

 
 
 
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