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The competition was tough - too tough, perhaps. But the ribs were tender and delicious.
There were no trophies last Saturday for High on the Hog, a Sperryville restaurant, at the Best Ribs Championship outside Winchester, but owner J.D. Hartman was glad they entered. “It was a lot of work, but fun,” he said. “We may try again next year.”
The winning trophy went to the Sunnyside Family Restaurant in Winchester. Eight restaurants competed in the contest.
The event, sponsored by the Winchester-Frederick County Jaycees, drew more than 2,500 people. This was less than expected, but not surprising in view of the sweltering heat and humidity.
Six judges, including Winchester mayor Gary W. Chrisman, sampled ribs and barbecue from each entrant.
Getting ready for the event for Hartman and his partner J. Zack McKinney involved refurbishing their traveling smoker. They cooked the hams for 12 hours over cherry logs, and smoked the ribs for five hours.
Hartman entered the 1989 Invitational World Rib Championship in Richmond and won second place for his sauce, which is sold at the restaurant.
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