Not to be outdone, the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival has been announcing pitmasters for the Prieto Pitmaster Invitational at its festival, including Brandon Shepard of Shepard Barbecue, Melanie Dunia of The Pit, Ron Simmons of Master Blend Family Farms, and Lewis Donald of Sweet Lew’s BBQ
Blake’s BBQ has its final days in the trailer this week
When you realize that there are only 4 days left, EVER, of “OG Blake’s BBQ” brisket bark.. After Saturday, it’ll still be available, at the new digs down the street. Come see us this Wednesday-Saturday and let’s go out with a bang at the bbq trailer! pic.twitter.com/UaYRubMCzE
This morning, Axios Charlotte brings details on the upcoming Carolina Barbecue Festival to be held May 22 at Camp North End in Charlotte. I’ve heard rumors of a Charlotte barbecue festival starting last summer from Donald himself and more recently from Garren Kirkman of Jon G’s. But this festival is shaping up to be quite the event, with a roster of notable pit bosses from Barbecue Bros favorites from all over the Carolinas including Bryan Furman of B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque (who grew up in Charlotte), Elliot Moss of Asheville’s Buxton Hall Barbecue, Nathan Monk of Lexington Barbecue, Matthew Register of Southern Smoke in Garland, Tay Nelson of Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, SC, and Brandon Shepard of Shepard’s Barbecue in Emerald Isle. Master Blend Family Farm, a family-owned farm in Kenansville, N.C., will contribute the hogs for the event.
The day looks to be full of Carolina barbecue (be it east, west, or South), beer, local music, and charity, with the proceeds going to nonprofits Piedmont Culinary Guild, World Central Kitchen and Operation Barbecue Relief. And I’m here for it.
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Monk: Eater’s Smoke Point heads to Houston to visit Leo Botello IV at Truth BBQ, who is one of a few Texas pit bosses differentiating themselves with whole hog barbecue.
Description: Truth BBQ is one the busiest barbecue restaurants in all of Texas. The restaurant is known for its popular brisket, but now pitmaster Leonard Botello IV is expanding his menu to bring Carolina whole hog barbecue to Houston.
The 37th Annual Pigskin Pig-Out will take place April 8-9 and “will again feature a weekend of barbecue with the famous pig cookin’ contest, tailgating with friends and family, 1st Annual Pigskin Car Show, live music and carnival fun for all ages”
Dates and other specifics have been released about the Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party, which is returning and scheduled for April 8-9 in Greenville. https://t.co/xZwtwFgFpJ
No, hushpuppies didn't get their funny name from cooking throwing fried cornmeal to barking dogs to make them hush. @mossr has the real story of this the iconic born-in-the-Carolinas treat originally known as red horse bread.https://t.co/rasL2wUhzy
Cobos Que bringing the heat: brisket boudin mac-and-cheese quesadillla
The @CobosQue 💥brisket boudin mac-and-cheese quesadilla💥 is pure (and maniacal) Houston genius. I shall hear no arguments to the contrary. https://t.co/2QsVs8ysVV via @houstonchron
Pitmasters have long used trimmings for sausage, but burgers—smoked and griddled—are easier ways to make the most out of expensive brisket. https://t.co/HTLhmoKxIg
Barbecue historian Robert Moss’ latest book is on the lost southern chefs
It's official: The Lost Southern Chefs, almost six years after I first pitched the idea to the University of Georgia Press, is now published and available! https://t.co/wWuy47IV7w
Huge donation from Hogs for the Cause to Our Lady of the Lake
HUGE DAY FOR HOGS! $500,000 given to @ololhealth in Baton Rouge to kickstart our second Hogs House. The on-campus housing will provide a place to stay for families being treated at the hospital. You helped make this happen, but there’s so much more left to do! pic.twitter.com/CEi2btzACc
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