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Meat+Poultry: How Golf, George Brett, and Backyard BBQ built Meat Mitch

June 11, 2026

Meat+Poultry: How Golf, George Brett, and Backyard BBQ built Meat Mitch

What do golf, George Brett, and slow-smoked brisket have in common? For Mitch Benjamin, they're the unlikely ingredients behind Meat Mitch — one of Kansas City's most celebrated barbecue brands. From a backyard smoker and a third-place finish at his very first competition to feeding players in both clubhouses at Kauffman Stadium, Benjamin's rise from TaylorMade sales rep to award-winning pitmaster is a story of passion, persistence, and some seriously well-timed connections. Read the full feature in Meat + Poultry →




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