March 28, 2024

Battle of the BBQ

Here are the results from “Battle of the BBQ” cook-off Friday and Saturday in Corning.

Overall

Grand champion: Corey Rush of Omaha, Neb., Smokey Bears BBQ

Reserve champion: Russell Baker of Thayer, Smokin’ Xpress

Second runner up: Rob Smith of Red Oak, Smith BBQ Co.

Chicken

Grand champion: Trent Wetzel of Corning, Big Red Smoking

Reserve champion: Rob Smith of Red Oak, Smith BBQ Co.

Second runner up: Tim Weinreich of Clarinda, Bang Brisket

Ribs

Grand champion: Dave Kuhn of Huxley, Iowa State Grill Team

Reserve champion: Clint Roland of Atlantic, Troublesome Creek BBQ

Second runner up: Corey Rush of Omaha, Smokey Bears BBQ

Pork Butt

Grand champion: Russell Baker of Thayer, Smokin’ Xpress

Reserve champion: Al Peckham of Corning, Smokin’ Butt

Second runner up: Corey Rush of Omaha, Smokey Bears BBQ

Brisket

Grand champion: Kent Johnson of Omaha, Ol’ Smokey

Reserve champion: Chris Hutchings of Corning, Bare Bones BBQ

Second runner up: Steve Oglesbee of Massena, Buckshot BBQ

Dessert

Grand champion: Chris Hutchings of Corning, Bare Bones BBQ

Reserve champion: Rob Smith of Red Oak, Smith BBQ Co.

Second runner up: Rod Scarf of Anita, Smokin’ Hot Rod’s BBQ

People’s choice chicken wings

Grand champion: Todd Bowden of Red Oak, Against the Grain BBQ

Reserve champion: Rob Smith of Red Oak, Smith BBQ Co.