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 →
In a newly published feature from Chowhound, top BBQ experts and celebrity pitmasters—including Food Network judges, television hosts, and acclaimed restaurant chefs—were asked to reveal the absolute best store-bought sauces money can buy. Guess who took home the crown?
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