The 2022 All Fired Up Kickin Ash BBQ in downtown Emporium brought competitors from across the region.
(Pictured above: Mystery Meat Winner Kevin Smith.)
The 8th year for the event attracted 7 competitors. A panel of five judges selected the winners in 7 categories. Attendees voted for their favorite and the cash prize went to the team that the judges deemed first place in the mystery meat category.
Pennwood’s Smoke Chasers from Pleasant Gap captured the trophy for Best Wings. Mort’s Meat Mafia from Coudersport took home the awards in ribs and pulled pork. Crazy Eyes BBQ sponsored by Duby’s Refrigeration from Cameron County took home the awards in brisket and desserts. Smokin Pig BBQ from Reynoldsville took the award for its mac & cheese in the sides category. Jason’s Smokin from Brockway was voted people’s choice. Big Blue BBQ from Emporium took home $500 cash donated by Embassy Powdered Metals in the mystery meat category. The ox tail was donated by Emporium Food Market.
The event, held each year on the 4th Saturday of September, drew 1,000 people Saturday including more than 80 competitors in the Sinnemahone Gravel Grinder.
