Taylor’s tastiest weekend of smoked goods has arrived. The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff (TIBC), held since 1978, will be at Murphy Park in Taylor Friday and Saturday, Aug.
19-20. Admission for the public and non-competitors is free. Residents are encouraged to bring their own beverage and enjoy the shading.
Cooking categories are beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken and Cook’s Choice with optional categories of bean jackpot, margarita and kids grilled cheese. Each category, except Cook’s Choice, must be turned in as barbecued meat unstuffed and unwrapped to be judged. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance and texture on a 1-10 scale.
Entrance into an optional category is contingent on entrance into at least one main cooking category.
There will be trophy and prize money for first place, second place, third place, master cook and reserve master cook. A trophy will also go to the best judged rig. Cookoff areas will be 35 feet by 30 feet.
More rules and entry forms are available at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff’s Facebook page, http:// www.facebook.com/ taylorbbqcookoff.
For more information, contact the chamber at 512-352-6364, Ronnie Michna at 512-791-1230 or Tim Mikeska at 512-844-4476.
Photos by Fernando Castro
