MIM’s barbecue cooking contest just got more fiery
“When we announced it, the excitement was so big that we sold out in the first three days,” pitmaster Al Frugoni said.
“People from across the world, they wanted to participate.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
For the first time at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, pitmasters this year will cook on an open-flame in a live-fire competition.
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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest barbecueSophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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