Kevin Bremer with Killin Grillin BBQ from Palmer, Neb. is the president of the Midwest BBQ Association. He has been cooking competitively for eight years.
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Ted Thelen from Randolph takes a look at the pork he grilled up for Saturday’s event.

Area BBQ chefs help cook up funds for Fire and Rescue squad

RANDOLPH — Randolph Fire and Rescue held their 1st Annual “BBQ to the Res-Q” Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Proceeds of the event went toward a new ambulance.

The day began at 7 a.m. with 10 BBQ competitors. Each competitor was given a pork butt, pork ribs and chicken thighs.

As the meat smoked all day, a corn hole tournament began at 3 p.m. with 13 teams participating. Cash prizes were given for the first, second, third and best overall. Local residents judged the meat according to the Midwest BBQ Association guidelines.

Cash prizes were awarded for three categories, smoke pork butt, smoked ribs and chicken thighs for first, second, third and best over all. After the judging, the community was invited to enjoy the BBQ meats, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides.

Kids were also able to enjoy a bounce house. The evening ended with a beer garden and live music by Cactus Flats.

Results from the cook off

Overall:

1st place: Wild Boar with 505.1438 pts.

2nd place: Pete’s Pit with 502.2858 pts.

3rd place: Killin Grillin BBQ with 497.7138 pts.

Smoked chicken thighs: 1st place: Comin in Smokin Hot with 170.8572 pts.

1st place: Comin in Smokin Hot with 170.8572 pts.

2nd place: Pete’s Pit with 162.2860 pts.

3rd place: Wild Boar with 161.7148 pts.

Smoked Pork Butt:

1st place: Killin Grillin BBQ with 182.8572 pts.