How does the rodeo cook off work

Pace yourselves. This whole cook off thing is full of business men and women from all different industries.

Last year, I practically through these babies out into crowds. Come say hi! Need an after party? The carnival is open, and we also have some fun recommendations here.

Love the article! Each week, we have a roundup of the latest blog posts, giveaways, can't miss events, and more. What are you waiting for? See you in your inbox next Wednesday. Menu Skip to content. FYI: This post has been updated with details! Or even the United States. But three years ago cook-off organizers made a concerted effort to widen its scope by introducing the International Village, a dedicated space in the sprawling lots of NRG that hosts teams from other countries.

So serious that teams from Australia and England came close to winning two major meat categories last year. Manning Valley Natural Smokers from Australia took second place in brisket — considered the hallmark of Texas barbecue. How exactly did these teams make it to the smoked-meats winners circle when hundreds of Texans have been gunning for a rodeo trophy for years?

Houston Barbecue Festival co-founder J. Reid says interest in American barbecue has exploded abroad thanks to the growth in barbecue competitions, television shows covering barbecue culture, and a chef-led interest in American barbecue. There will be no cooker parking in the VIP Parking lot. No exceptions. There will be enough wristbands for all cookers on team. Wristbands will need to be worn at all times during cook-off. Easements are not offered for sale.

Easements are not to be used. Safety access is needed during the event. Tent companies may not be scheduled to arrive for set up on Wednesday, January 26, at Noon. All Tents Companies must use Water Barrels; stakes of any kind are prohibited.