What is the challenge?
Professional BBQ teams compete for $20,000+, awesome live music, ice cold beer, festival food & family activities.
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When & Where is the event?
September 9th and 10th at the beautiful and historic Lincoln Park in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets will be available in advance at participating locations or you can purchase at the gate.
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PNH2011

See what its all about - PNH 2011!

YouTube: Colorado Pork & Hops Challenge - September 9th and 10th, 2011
PNH2011

New Lineup Updated!

New music to this years event lineup: Check the event schedule page for details!
We are extremely excitedabout the 2011 Colorado Pork N Hops Challenge and our big announcement of the 2011 music and talent lineup. We have another fun filled event planned with many great regional and local acts - check them out now - PNH Event Schedule Page!
PNH2011

Featured Recipe - Beef Brisket

Learn how one pro makes her rib rub: Stephanie Rowls Sakatowee Rib Rub

PNH Featured Recipe Assembling the very best in ingredients is key to creating a masterpiece rub. Pick/grind fresh herbs and spices to make a truely memorable rub.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 whole beef brisket (approx. 12 lbs.)
WET RUB:
• 8 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
PNH Featured Recipe DRY RUB:
• ½ tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• ½ tablespoon black pepper
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon coriander

Crush the beef bouillon cubes and mix with Worcestershire sauce. Cover the entire brisket with the Wet Rub. Mix the Dry Rub ingredients and coat the brisket with the spices. Light charcoal and preheat barbecue cooker to 225°F. Place the brisket on cooker using indirect heat (not directly over the fire) with fat side up. Cook for 7-8 hours until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 160-170°F. Add wood chips during the initial cooking process to increase smoke flavor.

Double a large piece of aluminum foil and place brisket, fat side down, in the center. Boat the sides of the foil and pour 1 cup of water over the brisket. Wrap aluminum foil tightly covering the entire brisket and place in the cooker for an additional 2 hours. The internal temperature of the brisket should reach 185°F when removed from the cooker.

Let the meat rest for 1-2 hours in the foil before unwrapping. Remove the brisket from the foil and slice across the grain of the meat. Save the au jus collected in the foil to drizzle over the sliced brisket.

Recipe courtesy of Chris Lilly.print recipe »