The Hog Pit Smokehouse was the delicious destination for our annual BBQ broadcast, in our official countdown to the Nugget Rib Cook-off in Sparks, Nevada!

Alan Zeman, Trina Smucker, Les Baxter & Matt Russell

Alan Zeman, Trina Smucker, Les Baxter & Matt Russell

Our celebrity co-host was Chef Alan Zeman, the Fuego Daddy himself, who discussed how he’s been preparing for the big event. We also caught up with Randy Kennedy of the JA Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, sponsor of the annual rib cook-off, who offered his insights on what it takes to host 500,000 people all hungry for ribs! Our featured guest was Hog Pit owner Les Baxter, who shared all of the things that have made the joint so successful, namely live music, a kick-back atmosphere and some killer ‘cue that has earned high honors in competitions across the west! Roll up your sleeves and get sticky!