Home grills may be put away for the season, but things are just starting to smoke at Crabtree Farms. The Pig Roast, an annual fall barbecue celebration, happens Saturday, Oct. 8. Featured again this year is the Hittin’ the Sauce contest for those who think they can make some darn good moppin’ sauce.
Barbecue sauce is a matter of taste and region, so where you grew up may well determine what type you like the best. In parts of North Carolina, mustard-based sauces rule. Tennessee is split down the middle by lovers of vinegar-based and tomato-based sauces. In Kansas City, you’ll find most restaurants serving sweet, spicy, tomato-based sauces.
At Crabtree Farms, you’ll find a mix of everything. So mark your calendar, order your tickets and get ready for some hot fun. The price for the entire evening, including food and music, is $30 for individuals, $50 for couples and $70 per family for members. Nonmember prices are $35, $60 and $80. Best yet, your money helps support the mission of Crabtree Farms, and the cost is 100 percent tax-deductible.
The barbecue celebration will start at 6 p.m., with dinner served from 7 to 7:30. It will feature slow-roasted barbecue, as well as vegetarian and vegan options and lots of local fare. The roast will rock on till dark with family-friendly live entertainment.
If you think you have a really good sauce recipe, test your luck against other barbecue masters. Spots are still left for the sauce contest, but keep in mind the rules: