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2019 Rib COOk-Off Judges
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AlAn ZemAn
Rational USA, Head Judge
Ken WAyne
KRON TV San Francisco, Anchor
miKe Peters
Co-host of the Great American BBQ Tour
rudy “rJ” PAlominos
Program Director, Reno Media Group Radio
JAve PAtterson
KDOT Radio Afternoon Host
KAren CAnnAn
Professor/Program Coordinator, TMCC Culinary Arts program
Keith sAdAnAgA
Former Nugget Executive Banquet Chef
mAtt russell
OnTheMenuLive.com Publisher, Materbuilt brand ambassador
ron smith
Mayor of the City of Sparks
Pete KrAll
City of Sparks Police Chief
Jim reid
City of Sparks Fire Chief
Clint Jolly
Culinary Storyteller, Winner of Chopped: Impossible Restaurant Challenge 2016
vinnie oAKes
Director of Food Procurement at Food Bank of Northern Nevada
dAn ContrerAs
Honorary Rib Judge - Disabled American Veteran’s Dept. of California
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aussom aussie Locati oN :
Pittsburgh, Pa
About us: aussom aussie is australia’s most-accomplished barbecue chef with more than 375 awards for best bbQ in the usa and Canada. a veteran of nearly 30 years in the International bbQ Circuit, paul “aussom aussie” mackay started competing in bbQ contests in 1988. after several years, he and his father developed their very own traditional australian fruit-based barbecue sauce. taking on the best barbecue chefs, he came to North america to prove he had a winning formula. paul’s sauces, seasonings and supplies are simply the best you can buy, if you take the art of barbie (bbQ) seriously. Winning 5 best ribs, 7 people’s choices and 4 best sauce awards in 2016, aussom aussie is looking to repeat their 2015 victory for best sauce, as well as take the coveted title of “best in West”
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Austin’s texAs Lightning BBQ L o c at io N :
Burr ridge, iL
About us: austin’s texas Lightning bbQ is from burr ridge, Illinois, and they’ve been on the road for 30 years, competing in cookoffs across the united states. pitmaster Nikki Haggerty and her team have won numerous awards over the years, including awards at the Chicago Windy City rib Fest and the mankato ribfest in minnesota. this will be their fifth time at best in the West Nugget rib Cook-Off, but Haggerty has been to the cook-off for many years as part of her father’s competitive barbecue team, Chicago bbQ. History: 5th 2017 www.texaslightningbbq.com Facebook: facebook.com/TexasLightningBBQ
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History: 5th 2018, 3rd 2017, Best Sauce 2015, 3rd 2004, 2nd 2002, 1st 2001, 5th 2000 www.aussomaussie.com Facebook: Facebook.com/AussomAussie Twitter: @aussomaussie
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Back Forty texas BarBecue Locati oN :
pleasant hill, ca
About us: Jeff and his team compete regularly in contests against the nation’s finest barbecue operations. as one of the nation’s top barbecue teams, back Forty texas barbecue has been invited to compete in the rib Cook-Off every year since 1991. the judges regularly vote back Forty the #1 barbecue in California and twice voted back Forty’s barbecue sauce as best in the Nation. In 1993, back Forty opened a restaurant in shingle springs, Ca and in 1995, back Forty served travelers at the roseville, Ca location. In 2007, back Forty pleasant Hill opened the roadhouse & saloon 20 miles up Interstate 680 from san ramon. History: People’s Choice 2018, People’s Choice 2017, 4th 2015, People’s Choice 2014, People’s Choice 2012, 1st 2011, People’s Choice 1997, 5th 1996, Best Sauce 1996, 4th 1995, Best Sauce 1995, 4th 1992 www.backforty.us Facebook: facebook.com/BackForty
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the barbecue company L o c at io N :
phoenix, az
About us: the barbecue Company has been in business since 1987 and has been a cooker at the Nugget rib Cook off for 28 years. they have won well over 100 awards in National and regional Competitions through the united states including sparks, Nevada, Naperville, Illinois, Houston texas, phoenix, arizona, Cleveland, Ohio, Wausau, Wisconsin and many other events like the World pork expo Cook Off, best in the West Nugget rib Cook off and many others. the barbecue Company has been featured on the Food Network, the travel Channel’s “rib paradise” and “meatloaf paradise” shows, pbs and the Outdoor Living Network. their competition sauces and rubs have won prestigious awards at the International Fiery Food show, the NbbQa sauce and rub Challenge and 1st place awards for sauces and rubs at the KCbs american royal International bbQ Competition. History: Best Sauce 2008, 4th 2001, 5th 1998, Best Sauce 1998, 2nd 1997, 1st 1995, 3rd 1993 www.thebbqco.com Facebook: The Barbecue Company Grill & Café
About us: Family owned and operated N am e:
bj’s barbecue Locati oN :
sparks, nv
for over 30 years, BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company is a Reno-Sparks locals’ favorite. BJ’s Victorian Avenue Restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner, including delicious BBQ pork ribs, beef brisket, chicken, shredded pork, Louisiana hot links, salads, burgers, wings and more!
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CheCkered Pig BBQ L o c at io N :
Martinsville, va
History: 4th 2010, 2nd 2006, 5th 2005, 4th 2000, 1st 1998, 3rd 1994, Best Sauce 1992 www.bjsbbq.com Facebook:facebook.com/pages/BJs-Nevada-BarbecueCompany/113186409907
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BlaziN’ BroNco BBQ Locati oN :
Port St. lucie, Florida
About us: Dennis Carrino has 35 years in the food industry. His experiences include restaurant owner, chef and grill master of the National B.B.Q. Cooking Team Blazin Bronco. After 30 years in national competition, they have gained notoriety and a reputation for excellence. As a result, they are considered visionaries, and are consistently imitated, for their booth designs, marketing concepts, and BBQ food trailers. Blazin Bronco exemplifies the spirit of the National Rib Cook-offs and brings exciting new energy, recipes, and products to each event.
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ChiCago BBQ Company L o c at io N :
Burr ridge, iL
History: 4th 2018
Butch’s smack Your Lips BBQ Locati oN :
mt. LaureL, nj
About us: Butch Lupinetti was a jovial, colorful, kissing pitmaster who left his New Jersey home every spring and summer and traveled across the country competing and winning awards for decades. His proudest achievement came when he won a Throwdown against Bobby Flay on the Food Network. At his passing, he held over 500 national and international awards. Now his daughter, Aly Lupinetti, and her husband, Matt Meyer, continue in those winning ways. We cook our meat North Carolina style, using a dry rub which contains a blend of 30 different spices. Our sauces (gluten free) compliment the flavor and come in 5 varieties, Mild, Spicy Sweet, Happy Apple, Pyro and, if you dare, Super Pyro. Remember Butch’s mantra “Cook ’em low, cook ’em slow, serve no swine before it’s time!”
competition cooking team based out of racing country – Martinsville, Virginia. Checkered Pig travels all over the United States serving award-winning ribs and a Southern-style menu, including America’s Leanest pork barbecue. History: 2nd 2018, Best Sauce 2016, 5th 2014, 5th 2012, 4th 2007, 1st 2004 www.checkeredpig.com Facebook: facebook.com/Checkeredpig/ Twitter: @checkered_pig Instagram: @checkered_pig
About us: Tom Ferguson, owner and BBQ expert, had a vision of creating Chicago’s ultimate BBQ experience, after retiring from owning a chain of Italian restaurants in suburban Chicagoland. In 1985, Tom started competing in national Rib Cook-Offs. Then in 1986, the Chicago BBQ Company won the title of The Best Ribs in the World at the Richmond World Invitational Rib Cook-Off and the awards started flowing in. With over 300 national and local awards, Tom is still going strong. He also has the bragging rights of winning over ten awards at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off. Tom brings his love and passion to every slab served! History: 1st 2017, People’s Choice 2013, 1st 2012, 2nd 2011, 5th 2010, 2nd 2008, 2nd 2005, 3rd 1999, 3rd 1998, 4th 1996, 3rd 1991 www.chicagobbq4u.com Facebook: facebook.com/chicagobbqcompany
www.blazinbronco.com
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About us: Checkered Pig BBQ is a national
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DesperaDo’s BBQ & riB Co. L o c at io N :
hinCkley, oh
About us: Desperado’s BBQ & Rib Co. is also known by their famous slogan, “Lick My Ribs.” The company, owned by Donna Rice, operates out of Hinckley, Ohio. Rice serves up delicious ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, cornbread, mac & cheese and more. Their gluten-free sauce has won the Best Sauce in America award and Desperado’s took home 1st Place in the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in 2014. Their competitive barbecue team has won 1st place trophies in 26 states. History: 1st 2014, 5th 2013, 1st 2009, 2nd 2007, 3rd 2005, People’s Choice 2004, 3rd 1997 www.lickmyribs.com
History: 4th 2014, People’s Choice 2008, People’s Choice 2006, 1st 2005 | www.smackyourlipsbbq.com | Twitter: @Butchsbbq Facebook: facebook.com/ButchesBBQ/
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Carson City BBQ Locati oN :
Carson City, nv
About us: Carson City BBQ is one of Nevada’s most award-winning barbecue companies! Their first contest was the Arizona Rib Round Up. They tried their luck again at the Best on the Mountain Horizon Rib Cook-Off and won best sauce. Following this, they won 1st or 2nd place for sauce and 1st place for ribs over the next five years. In 1998, they entered the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off for the first time! Carson City BBQ also offers year-round catering. History: 4th 2017, Best Sauce 2009, Best Sauce 2004, People’s Choice 2003 www.carsoncitybbq.com
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FAmous DAve’s bbQ LO C AT IO N :
minnetonkA, mn
About us: Dave started with a hankerin’ for fine barbecue and a desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbecue folks had ever tasted. He visited rib shacks, roadside joints, every hole-in-the-wall or fancy pants supper club he could, in search of the most BBQ succulent meats savory seasoning and lip-smackin’ sauces around. After 25 years of tastin’ and cookin,’ Dave decided he had to share. He’s received more awards than he has walls to hang ’em on. Over 300 in all. But that’s for you to judge, ’cause after all, you’re their best critics. Come on in, they’ll treat y’all right. History: 2nd 2015, 3rd 2014, 1st 2013, 3rd 2012, Best Sauce 2012, 4th 2008, 1st 2007, People’s Choice 2007, 1st 2006, People’s Choice 2005 www.famousdaves.com Facebook: facebook.com/famousdavesreno/
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git’r sMoked LO C at IO N :
fernLey,nv
About us: gIt-r-smOKeD offers a multifaceted menu as a bbQ Catering service for reno and the surrounding area. We also provide the organizational talent, wait staff and equipment for a flawless event. Whether a family celebration at home or a large event in a rented location, our experienced team will make your celebration an unforgettable experience. Www.getrsmoked.com Facebook: facebook.com/gitrsmoked
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HoLe in tHe WALL bbQ L O C at IO N :
eugene, or
About us: In 1992, they moved from arizona to Oregon and were in need of some delicious barbecue, but couldn’t find any! so, they decided to solve the problem themselves and bought a property. after a whole year of intense renovations, Hole in the Wall bbQ was born. Hole in the Wall bbQ is eugene and springfield’s best kept secret. this Oregonbased cooker is best known for their authentic daily slow-smoked barbecue meats and dry rubs that create that genuine deep barbecue flavor. they are known for their famous smoked Half-pound Cheese and bacon burger, prime rib French Dip, smoked meatloaf – just to name a few. www.holeinthewallbbq.com Facebook: facebook.com/holeinthewallbbq
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Joey’s texAs originALs LO C at IO N :
borger, tx
About us: Joey sutphen has operated sutphen’s Family-style restaurants since 1950. they are the barbecue that all others are measured by in the texas panhandle for more than 40 years. Visiting 11 states and 15 cities annually, they’ve served wood-cooked and woodsmoked bbQ to the texas delegation of the u.s. Congress, the governor and distinguished guests and approximately 2,600 crew members at the christening of the uss texas, factory workers in Oregon and tennessee, phillips Oil men working in the North sea, celebrity fox hunts in massachusetts, New York and Connecticut and celebrity tennis tournaments at La Costa resort in Carlsbad, California. History: 3rd 2016, Best Sauce 2002, 1st 1997, 2nd 1995, 1st 1992, 4th 1991, 2nd 1989 www.texasthunderbbq.com
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just north of memphis Locati oN :
minneapolis, mn
About us: Located just south of the Mississippi River in Clearwater, MN, Jon and Kristy Bigalk operate their family-owned barbecue business now called Just North of Memphis (formerly Willingham’s). For more than 20 years, Kristy and Jon have been cooking and competing with their Memphis-style barbecue all over the United States each summer, serving tens of thousands of people the best barbecue they can. With their new sauce affectionately named “Sweet Kristy’s,” 2012 was a breakout year for their barbecue team, winning 1st place awards in Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Columbus, Lincoln, Omaha and Miami.
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Rasta Joe’s BBQ Inc. Lo c at io N :
Plymouth, In
History: 3rd 2018 www.jnomemphis.com Instagram: @jnombbq
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Paleo Nick’s Locati oN :
ReNo, Nv
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montana q Locati oN :
frenchtown, mt
About us: Nick Massie (AKA Paleo Nick) has over 20 years as a professional cook and is passionate about BBQ. He won the people’s choice award at the 2003 Great Alaskan One Pot Cook-Off and in 2016, he had the opportunity to present his business to the investors on ABC’s Shark Tank. Accompanied by his team of Culinary Ninjas and a whole heap of “Super Radical Rib Rub”, he hopes to bring a new flavor to the competition this year. From Ribs ’N’ Sweets to “Paleo-Q Sauce”, all of his fare falls in line with the Paleo diet. Gluten free, grain free and sugar free are the name of the game, so don’t expect any Texas toast here… Instead look to his Tahoe Tacos for something different. Comprised of a roasted sweet potato stuffed with braised meat and topped with fresh guacamole and salsa, Paleo Nick’s brings a Southwest flair to the BBQ scene. And, if that’s not enough, be sure to lay hold of the Tahoe Tomahawk, a 32oz. Bone-In Ribeye Steak, smoked to perfection… About us: Montana Q Bar-B-Que House joins us from Frenchtown, Montana. Montana Q was founded in 2010 by Tom Moua and Mary Hang after years of backyard barbecuing for family and friends. They recently took home the “People’s Choice” award in the 2015 Miles City Cowtown Cook-Off.
About us: In 1993, “Rasta Joe” Alexander turned his passion for barbecuing into a national award-winning business. The accolades and prize money started rolling in when Rasta Joe perfected his “Jamaican Style” sauce recipe after five trips to the Caribbean, where Joe discovered that blending local spices and flavorings – including Jamaican Rum – livened up his barbecue sauce even more. Considered by many to be one of the country’s top BBQ chefs, Rasta Joe continues to win national rib cook-off competitions from coast to coast. Joe takes his Southern Pride 700 Cooker on the traditional summer festival and fundraising circuit. History: 1st 2016, 3rd 2010, 2nd 2004, 5th 2002, 3rd 2000, 2nd 1998, 5th 1997, Best Sauce 1997, 3rd 1996 www.rastajoe.com Facebook: facebook.com/RastaJoes
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Texas OuTlaw BarBecue Loc at io N :
elizaBeThTOwn,KY
About us: Jim IS Texas Outlaw Barbecue. For 17 years, Jim has kept the BBQ on the road and it has paid off, as Texas Outlaw Barbecue is one of only two three-time 1st place winners at the Best in the West Nugget Rib CookOff. Jim has won seven awards in Sparks and is looking forward to this year’s competition. Restaurant manager Paul keeps the doors open back home at Texas Outlaw Barbecue Restaurant. Everything is made from scratch. The meat is hand-cut and smoked all day long. Jim keeps his recipes to himself, but feel free to stop by and talk to him! History: 5th 2016, 5th 2015, 2nd 2013, 3rd 2008, 1st 2003, 1st 2002, 1st 2000, 2nd 1999, 2nd 1994 www.texasoutlawbbq.com Facebook: facebook.com/TexasOutlawBBQ
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Porky ChiCks BBQ Lo c at io N :
Fayetteville, ar
History: 1st 2018, 4th 2016, People’s Choice 2016 www.montanaque.com Facebook: facebook.com/MontanaQ79 Twitter: @MontanaQ Instagram: @Montanaqbbqhouse
About us: Mark Grant has 34 years of experience in food service. In 2006 he became the owner of Porky Chicks BBQ which was a dream come true. For the past 12 years, he has competed in some of the largest U.S. and Canadian BBQ competitions earning an exceptional reputation in food quality and service. For this reason, he continues to receive invitations to some of the top food festivals in America and Canada.He has won multiple awards for his ribs including 1st place in ribs at Canada’s largest rib fest and 1st place ribs 2 years in a row at the NFL draft party in Phoenix, Arizona and over 150 wins across the US. He has traveled across the United States and he is now bringing his top line BBQ to the largest rib fest in the US, the Nugget Rib Cook Off. Facebook: facebook.com/porkychicksbarbecue
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porky ‘n’ beans bbq Locati oN :
port saint lucie, fl
About us: Porky-N-Beans has been a proud member of the National Award Winning Rib Cookers of America since 1983. They are national rib cook-off contenders and travel between 10,000 and 15,000 miles a year competing in cities from St. Paul, Minnesota to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have won numerous rib cook off titles such as the prestigious Golden Rib Award and Best Ribs in America. History: 4th 2013, Best Sauce 2014, Best Sauce 2013, 4th 2012, 5th 2011, 5th 2009, Best Sauce 2006 www.porkynbeans.com
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whiskey creek Loc at io N :
westmont, il
About us: Having competed in cooking competitions from coast-to-coast, Whisky Creek is thrilled to bring our 28 years of slowsmoking Southern flavor to the Nugget Rib Cook Off! Pitmaster Jason Best began commercial cooking at age 15 with his parents catering company specializing in whole hog cookouts. As the business turned its sights on the competitive BBQ circuit they began to perfect their craft, eventually becoming an international BBQ sauce and spice company, winning numerous BBQ and sauce awards along the way. Whisky Creek prides themselves in bringing the flavors of Kentucky to the hungry masses. Don’t miss your opportunity to taste some true Kentucky BBQ with our often imitated, famous Bleu Cheese Coleslaw, smoked mac-n-cheese, and Bourbon baked beans. Our Big Bleu Wrap is a crowd favorite: a large chipotle-cheddar cheese tortilla stuffed with slow smoked pulled pork and Bleu cheese slaw.
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Wed, aug 28 - Mon, sept 2, 2019 victorian Square, Sparks, nv free self-PArking:
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AnnuAl PeoPle’s ChoiCe AwArd Voting
This year, you can vote for the People’s Choice award online from any smartphone, tablet or computer! Go to www. nuggetribcookoff.com and click on Vote Here. Voting begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 28th, and closes on Sunday, September 1st at 9:00 pm. You may vote once per day, with a valid email address. There is also an iPad voting station available at the Rib Cook Off merchandise booth and the box office inside the Nugget. Winners will be announced Monday, September 2nd at 2:00 pm on the Plaza Stage. -Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ Co. (Pittsburgh, PA) -Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ (Burr Ridge, IL) -Back Forty Texas Barbecue (Pleasant Hill, CA) -The Barbecue Company (Phoenix, AZ) -BJ’s Barbecue (Sparks, NV) -Blazin’ Bronco BBQ (Port St.Lucie, FL) -Butch’s Smack Your Lips BBQ (Mt. Laurel, NJ) -Carson City BBQ (Carson City, NV) -Checkered Pig BBQ (Martinsville, VA) -Chicago BBQ Co. (Burr Ridge, IL) -Desperado’s BBQ & Rib Co. (Hinckley, OH) -Famous Dave’s BBQ (Minnetonka, MN & Reno, NV) -Git-R-Smoked (Fernley, NV) -Hole in the Wall BBQ (Eugene, OR) -Joey’s Texas Thunder (Borger, TX) -Just North of Memphis (Minneapolis, MN) -Montana Q Bar-B-Que House (Frenchtown, MT) -Paleo Nick’s (Reno,NV) -Porky ‘N’ Beans (Port St. Lucie, FL) -Porky Chicks (Fayetteville, AR) -Rasta Joe’s BBQ, Inc. (Plymouth, IN) -Texas Outlaw Barbecue (Elizabethtown, KY) -Whisky Creek (Louisville, KY)
Desperado’s BBQ & Rib Co. is also known by their famous slogan, “Lick My Ribs.” They serve delicious beef and pork ribs, greens, mac & cheese and much more. Their meat and sauce is gluten-free. Desperado’s won 1st Place in the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in 2014.
Their competitive barbecue team has won 1st place trophies in 26 states. They won 1st in 2014, 5th 2013, 1st 2009, 2nd 2007, 3rd 2005, 3rd 1997. They were the 1st People’s Choice winner in 2004.
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CongrAtulAtions to lAst yeAr’s winners! 1st Place - Montana Q, Frenchtown, MT. 2nd Place - Checkered Pig BBQ, Martinsville, VA. 3rd Place - Just North of Memphis, Minneapolis, MN. 4th Place - Blazin’ Bronco BBQ, Port St. Lucie, FL. 5th Place - Aussom Aussie, Pittsburgh, PA. Best Sauce - Uncle Bub’s, Westmont, IL. People’s Choice - Back Forty Texas Barbecue, Pleasant Hill, CA.
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