Smithfield has announced that Darren and Sherry Warth of Iowa’s Smokey D’s BBQ took home the Reserve Grand Champion title at the 2018 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition this past weekend in Lynchburg, Tenn. In addition to taking home one of the top overall wins, the husband and wife team also placed first in the Pork Ribs category cooking with Smithfield Prime Fresh Pork, receiving a perfect 180 score and besting more than 100 teams. This is the second major win for Iowa’s Smokey D’s BBQ this year, as they also took home the top prize at the 39th American Royal World Series of Barbecue in September.
“2018 keeps getting better and better – we’re so honored to take home this win at The Jack when competing against the best pitmasters in the world at one of the most prestigious competitions,” said Darren Warth. “To win competitions, you need a great team and great, high-quality meat, and that’s why we consistently cook with Smithfield Fresh Pork. Whether we’re on or off the competition circuit, we can trust that we’re always getting the best quality and freshest product you can find.”