2023 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Sauce Contest (COMPETITOR’S SERIES)

Entry Deadline: April 28, 2023
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2023 American Royal - Sauce Contest
Venue / Location

1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO 64102

General Information

Competition – May 16, 2023

Results posted online and sent out – May 22, 2023

Now is your chance to prove you have the recipe for the best BBQ sauce on the planet.

The contest is the largest BBQ sauce contest in the world with nearly 400 entries from countries across the world. Each entry was judged in a blind tasting on their appearance, texture, taste alone, and taste on unseasoned barbecue meat.

Categories: Mild, Hot, Vinegar, Mustard and Specialty

Each sauce will be judged in a blind tasting on unseasoned pulled pork

The top awarded sauce in each category is crowned first place in that category and the overall highest score will be named the 2023 Best Sauce on the Planet

All Entries must be commercially available (through wholesale, retail or direct marketing generally available to the public.) Working Universal Product Code MUST be provided (or the regional equivalent).

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Prize Money – $5,375.00

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