Hahn Angus at 3rd Annual Verified Angus Beef BBQ Competition

The smoke is rising! Five powerhouse teams have officially begun the preparation for today’s Third Annual Verified Angus Barbecue Competition.

We’ve paired Verified Angus producers with elite pitmasters to transform Angus beef into BBQ masterpieces. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day and later tonight at the HKCBA national conference where we will crown the winner (chosen by three secret judges) and people’s choice (chosen by the 300 attendees).

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Team One: Beefway and Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ

Team Two: Dun Rite Stock and Stables and Motley Que

Team Three: Hamilton Farms Inc. and SmellaQue

Team Four: Hahn Meat Market and Pitt County BBQ

Team five: Lone Star Angus and You Need A BBQ

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