Texas Cook’Em Draws Cooks From Across The State
Over 70 competitive cooking teams from throughout the state of Texas gathered at Ebony Hill’s Golf Course on Saturday, July 2, 2022, to compete at the 16th Annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg.
The barbecue competition was sanctioned by Champions Barbecue Alliance and the Steak Cookoff Association. Texas Cook’Em awarded $25,000 in prize money. This year’s winner of the H-E-B Steak Challenge was Nacho BBQ – Nick Soto of Brownsville, TX.
Soto walked away with over $1,500 in prize money and a golden ticket that will give him entry to the World Championship Steak Cook-Off in Fort Worth, TX.
Additional winners included:
Texas Cook’Em Overall Grand Champion
Gonzales Family BBQ – Rene Gonzales of Harlingen, TX
CBA Grand Champion
Team BUFFA- Ruben Ramirez Jr. of Edinburg, TX
CBA Reserve Grand Champion
Los Cunados BBQ Team – Danny Salas of Del Rio, TX
1st Place Brisket Category
Gonzales Familly BBQ – Rene Gonzales of Harlingen, TX
1st Place Chicken Category
Team BUFFA – Ruben Ramirez Jr. of Edinburg, TX
1st Place Ribs Category
Los Cunados BBQ Team – Pedro Salas of Del Rio, TX
1st Place Pork Category
Uncle Vic’s BBQ – Victor Garcia of Laredo, TX
The annual cook-off also included free family entertainment courtesy of Texas National Bank, the Bert Ogden Car & Truck Show, the H-E-B Stars & Stripes Firework Show, 5×5 Freedom Jump, and a free concert by Los Palominos.
Over 6,000 locals attended the celebration throughout the day.
The Edinburg Chamber would like to thank all participants for supporting this year’s event. As well as all of this year’s volunteers. Texas Cook’em volunteers gave their time, talents, and skills in all areas of the event and cook-off. Whether in the judge’s tent, hospitality tent, Edinburg Fire and Police Department the Edinburg Chamber appreciates all that you do!
The Edinburg Chamber would like the following sponsors: City of Edinburg, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, H-E-B, Bert Ogden Auto Group, L&F Distributors, Texas National Bank, DHR Health, 5×5 Brewing Co., UTRGV, Aguilars Meat Market, Vera’s King of Meats, Martin Farm & Ranch, Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, UTRGV Athletics, AT&T, Chorizo De San Manuel, Texas Gas Service, Kid’s Kollege, Greater State Bank, Cytech Heating & Cooling, MRE Capital, KTEX, The Monitor, Raising Canes, South Texas Health System, Exquisita Tortillas, Radio United, and JC Air.
With the support of event sponsors the Texas Cook’Em organizing committee granted 6 veterans attending UTRGV a $1,000 scholarship.
We thank you for your support! Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg is a production of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau. Next year’s Texas Cook’Em will be hosted on Saturday, July 1, 2023. For more information please call 956-383-4974 or visit www.edinburg.com