Myron Mixon ties Memphis in May record with fifth championship
Myron and Faye Mixon celebrate Saturday night, May 15, after being named grand champions of the 2021 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Myron Mixon gets a hug from a member of the crowd on the way to accept his award. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A contestant competes in the Rib Rumble rib eating contest. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Members of Mexican BBQ Team celebrate after winning second place in the shoulder category. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sebastian De Alba checks on the pork shoulder at the Mexican BBQ Team tent, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sasha Taylor takes a picture of the sunset over the Mississippi River. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Billy Terrell with the Beached Pig team celebrates with champagne after placing at the 2021 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Brad Orrison gets excited on his way to accept an award Saturday night. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mixon is a celebrity pit master who has written cookbooks and been on numerous television shows, including the TLC reality show BBQ Pitmasters. He left Saturday night, as did the first place winners of the ribs and shoulder division, with a check for $10,500. In addition, he received $24,000 as the grand champion.
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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.