In an action-packed barbecue weekend, Prairie Fresh pit crew teams Muttley Crew, Apex, N.C., and Gettin’ Basted, Nixa, Mo., were crowned category World Champions at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational contest. Another Prairie Fresh pit crew team, Loot N’ Booty, Scottsdale, Ariz., was crowned overall Reserve Grand Champion in the Open Meats contest.
The American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational and Open Rib categories were presented by Prairie Fresh this year. The contest held Oct. 1 and 2 at The Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., is the largest sanctioned barbecue contest in the world.