San Marcos' The Smokin' Jalapeu00f1o Crowned Grand Champion at Lone Star Smoke Off

San Marcos’ The Smokin’ Jalape\u00f1o Crowned Grand Champion at Lone Star Smoke-Off

San Marcos Pitmaster Reigns Supreme at Texas BBQ Championship\n\nAustin, Texas – In a culinary triumph that has sent ripples of pride through the Texas Hill Country, Pitmaster Maria Rodriguez of “The Smokin’ Jalape\u00f1o” in San Marcos has been awarded the highly coveted Grand Champion title at the annual Lone Star Smoke-Off Championship. The prestigious competition,…

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Austin's Smoky Joe's Claims Coveted Grand Champion Title at 2025 Texas BBQ Pitmaster Challenge

Austin’s Smoky Joe’s Claims Coveted Grand Champion Title at 2025 Texas BBQ Pitmaster Challenge

Austin Pitmaster Triumphs on State Stage Austin, TX – In a culinary showdown that drew the state’s most skilled pitmasters, Smoky Joe’s BBQ, a highly regarded establishment nestled on South Congress Avenue in Austin, emerged victorious, securing the prestigious Grand Champion title at the 2025 Texas BBQ Pitmaster Challenge finals. The event, a marquee competition…

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Austin Pitmaster Sarah Chen Crowned Grand Champion at 45th Texas BBQ Championship

Austin Pitmaster Sarah Chen Crowned Grand Champion at 45th Texas BBQ Championship

Austin Pitmaster Claims Coveted Grand Champion Title at Texas BBQ Championship LOCKHART, TX – The pinnacle of Texas barbecue competition concluded this past weekend, with veteran Austin pitmaster Sarah Chen of “Smokey Jo’s Ribs” achieving the ultimate distinction: Grand Champion at the 45th annual Texas BBQ Championship. Held in Lockhart, widely recognized as the state’s…

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