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Announcing Sauce King NYC™ 2022

An International Sauce Competition 

Now Accepting Submissions for 2022!
ENTER YOUR SAUCE


Read the full 2022 Entry Rules & Submission Details


About Sauce King NYC™

Sauce King NYC™ is an international competition to determine the best barbecue sauces, hot sauces, marinades and more. A panel of expert judges from the NYC food, chef, and media community will taste each sauce, and select exclusive winners in each category who stand out for their bold flavors, excellent ingredients, and delicious taste. 

After 10 years hosting food festivals and barbecue events like Brisket King NYC, Rib King NYC, Bowl of ‘Zole, and Pig Island NYC, Food Karma launched Sauce King NYC™ in 2020.

We are now accepting submissions for the 2022 competition.
Registrations must be received by August 20th. Judging will take place in September, and awards will be announced the first week of October. Read more about the hot sauce competition details.

This is not your average sauce competition. It’s not about finding the hottest sauce that will blow your head off. Sauce King NYC™ is about showcasing the wide range of top quality, all natural, barbecue sauces, hot sauces, and beyond that are perfect for backyard barbecue, grilling, and home cooking. We will be accepting a wide range of submissions – with the opportunity for people to submit their own categories.

Each year we collaborate with Taste of the Bronx, Slow Money NYC, and Food Karma projects for a special Metro NYC sauce awards category. 

Sauce King NYC™ is now in it’s 3rd year and the competition is heating up!

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2021 Award Winners – Sauce King NYC™

Thank you to everyone who entered our second annual Sauce King NYC competition in 2021. Congratulations to all of the winners – pick up a bottle of some of our favorites and support these great brands.
Full List of 2021 Sauce King NYC Award Winners



2020 Award Winners – Sauce King NYC™

Food Karma is excited to launch first annual Sauce King NYC™ competition. After 10 years hosting food festivals and barbecue events like Brisket King NYC, Rib King NYC, Bowl of ‘Zole, and Pig Island NYC, we are excited for this new event.
Full List of 2020 Sauce King NYC Award Winners


ENTER YOUR SAUCE

Sauces may be delivered or dropped off at the East Village location on your email receipt after your register and pay.

Sauces need to be received by August 20th, 2022.

Email Jimmy at foodkarma@gmail.com for any questions

Read about the first annual Sauce King awards in The Smoke Sheet, NYC BBQ, and Total Food Service(p. 88, p. 56).

Shoutout To the Sauce King NYC Judges

Ori Zohar, Burlap and Barrel

Will Price, Gear Patrol

Jaymee Sire, Food + Travel Blogger

Alyssa Levine, Totally Forked

Matt Bruck, Eaters Drinkers

Anthony Ramirez, Taste of The Bronx

Martin Johnson, Westside Market Pantry and Beer Buyer

Leiti Hsu, Journy

Nick Bandourveris, Film Producer and Epicurean

Duane Joseph, Friend of Food Karma Projects

Thanks to Our Sponsors 

Our grand prize is sponsored by Big Green Egg.

Category prizes are sponsored by Porter Road, Prime 6, and Kikuichi Cutlery. 

Plus a big thank you to Taste of The Bronx, Burlap & Barrel and Slow Money NYC.

Big Green Egg
Kikuichi Cutlery
Porter Road
Burlap & Barrel
Prime 6
Taste of the Bronx
Pork Mafia
Pig Island
Brisket King

Submit your sauce, marinade or condiment between now and send it before August 20th, 2022. The awards aim to promote top sauces in a wide range of categories. Category winners and awards will be announced in October.

ENTER YOUR SAUCE


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We welcome submissions from a wide range of categories in the world of sauce – the sky is the limit!

Categories

Best Overall BBQ Sauce (Submissions may include: Kansas City BBQ Sauce, Carolina BBQ Sauce, Whiskey or Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Red Chili BBQ Sauce, Spicy BBQ Sauce, White BBQ Sauce or others)

Best Innovative BBQ Sauce (Submissions may include fruit based BBQ sauces, or other non-traditional categories)

Best Everything Sauce (Sauces that can be eaten with a wide range of food)

Best Hot Sauce (Submission may include traditional hot sauce, sriracha, and more)

Best International Sauce

Best Marinade 

Best Grill Sauce

Best Condiment 

You can also suggest your own category upon submission!

How to Submit Your Sauce to Win

  1. Go to our “Enter a Sauce” page between now and August 20th, 2022
  2. Register and pay based on the number of products you are submitting
  3. Ship your sauce(s) to be judged by Sauce King NYC’s™ panel of expert judges

Media

NYC BBQ: Introducing Sauce King NYC, New York’s First Virtual Sauce Competition

“With food events canceled in New York City this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now’s a perfect time for virtual events to step up and provide some entertainment until things get back to normal.Enter Sauce King NYC… Sauce King will encourage sauce makers who specialize in BBQ sauce, hot sauce, marinades, condiments, and more to enter their sauces to be judged and given awards by top food media personalities.

From Food Karma: Sauce King NYC Judge Ori Zohar on Spicing Up Your Spice Cabinet

Food Karma’s Communications Director, talked with Sauce King NYC judge Ori Zohar. Ori is the co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, a single origin spice company working to build new international food supply chains that are equitable, transparent and traceable. Dylan asked Ori about what this mission looks like in practice, how home cooks can better utilize their spice cabinet, and what he’ll be tasting for as a Sauce King NYC judge. Read more.

Contact

For more information about submissions, sponsorships, and media inquiries, email foodkarma@gmail.com

foodkarmanyc

@queenofthegrill crushes it ! Great interview @the @queenofthegrill crushes it ! Great interview @thesmokesheet !
Enter that sauce in 2022 @saucekingnyc ??!!
Register now thru August 20 at Www.saucekingnyc.com 
Prizes include @kikuichi.cutlery @porterroad @prime6charcoal @porkmafia @burlapandbarrel @tasteofthebronx 
#hotsauce #wingsauce #barbecuesauce
@pigislandnyc 2021 highlights . See you all Septem @pigislandnyc 2021 highlights . See you all September 10, 2022 at @snugharborccbg
@pigislandnyc Save the date. Saturday Sept 10. @pigislandnyc 
Save the date. 
Saturday Sept 10. 
13th annual.
All inclusive food and drink tasting event. 
Early bird and VIP tickets on sale at Www.pigisland.com 
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters 
Chefs sneak peak includes: @rodrigo_duarte79 @badtz281 @bluesmokenyc @morgansbrooklynbbq @chef_jes1
@gratefulbao
@themeathook
@steak__gyllenhaal
@mostlywildnfree
@smokingofmeats
** Steak Club by @thefoodballer
And special bbq guests via @philwingo #porkmafiastreetcrew @olchefskis_bbq @nolacrawfishking 
Plus , sauces by @bhutguy @coneyislandsaucery @bayougotham @xillinyc @nacxi_gaxiola 
Photo montage of @jtaggfoto photos for our 2015 @iacpculinary Book Award Finalist receipe cookbook, I Like Pig, written/ edited by @Rachelwharton.
Ebook available via Amazon at Www.ilikepig.com 
#pigislandnyc
#nycbbq
#ilikepig
#pigperfect
#nosetotail
#farmtochef
@bluesmokenyc put bbq on the map in NYC over 20 ye @bluesmokenyc put bbq on the map in NYC over 20 years ago.
Now its better than ever, with chef @bret_lunsford and souschef @tyronegrizz .
They've been winning awards all year at our @foodkarmanyc chef/bbq events:
@brisketkingnyc
@ribkingnyc
Now they'll be back for a Food Karma  NYC trifecta September 10 at the 13th annual @pigislandnyc .
Now in our 3rd year at the historic, 83 acre @snugharborccbg and @heritagefarmnyc on Staten Island NYC. Ferry ride to flavor !
Tickets at Www.pigisland.com 
All inclusive food and drink tasting event,  early bird $55 and vip $85 with 1 hiur early admit at 11am and a tshirt.
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters 
Thanks for the support @kikuichi.cutlery
@prime6charcoal
@prairiefresh
@beamsuntory
@flagshipbrewery
#pigislandnyc #nycbbq #nycfest #ilikepig
One of our judges @totally.forked in 2020. Regist One of our judges @totally.forked in 2020.
Register now thru August 20 for the 3rd Annual Sauce King NYC awards.
Register. Submit, info at our site
Www.saucekingnyc.com 
Salud!
Hot sauce, bbq Sauce, condiments.
@rgnywine from North Fork, NY. ROSE with your summ @rgnywine from North Fork, NY.
ROSE with your summer bbq!
Thanks for pouring at our recent @ribkingnyc event.
More wine at @pigislandnyc this year September 10.
@snugharborccbg 
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters 
All inclusive VIP and early bird food and drink tasting tickets at Www.pigisland.com
Register your sauces for 2022 @saucekingnyc awards Register your sauces for 2022 @saucekingnyc awards competition. Live now at Www.saucekingnyc.com 
Photo - @bhutguy rocked it out at our recent @foodkarmanyc event. @ribkingnyc 
They won top hot sauce and hot ketchup awards at our 2020 Sauce King NYC. 
2022 awards registration is live at www saucekingnyc.com 
Read about past winners and categories.
Submit your sauces by August 20, 2022.
#saucekingnyc #barbecuesauce #hotsauce
Great recap of last weekend's @ribkingnyc 2022 in Great recap of last weekend's @ribkingnyc 2022 in nycbbq.com, written by bbq chef Sean Keever @boomboombbq
Here is an excerpt of the article. Thanks for shout out , Sean. Looking forward to our next culinary BBQ fest @pigislandnyc
September 10.
Photo by @nycbbq of Sean receiving his @kikuichi.cutlery knife prize for the " smokey Robinson award: best smoked ribs" from judges @erfedida @bacongurubb13
'Having competed in I don’t know how many Kansas City Barbecue Society contests over the past 15 plus years, this was my first time competing at Rib King, and I have to tell you, it will not be the last. Rib King reminds me of the reason many of us got into competitive cooking, not just to compete and win but to bring smiles to people's faces as they taste our food...." - Sean Keever
Big shout outs to rental crew @traifhustlin @nickband1 am, top 3 winning chefs @smokingofmeats @bark_barbecue @bluesmokenyc 
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters 
Coming up next
13th Pig Island NYC,  September 10, at @snugharborccbg 
Www.pigisland.com 
#nycbbq #ribkingnyc #pigislandnyc
Ferry ride to flavor. Back in 2020. We moved our Ferry ride to flavor.
Back in 2020. We moved our annual @ribkingnyc and @pigislandnyc culinary/bbq events to the historic 83 acre @snugharborccbg on #statenislandnyc .
Photo by
Heritage hog farmer , and farm to chef guru Tank Jackson @holycityhog , who was inspired and coined #ferryridetoflavor 
Today is Memorial Day 2022 . Ride the Staten Island ferry across New York harbor, tip your hat to Lady Liberty who has inspired many people around the world since  1886. 
Thanks for joining us , Tank Jackson, once again with your taste of the south- this menu featured: 
@holycityhogs heritage pork sliders. @misspaulashrimp shrimp , @tanksup42 all purpose seasoning.  @lowlandfarms sweet onions, @bronwoodbeef ,
@lococookers. And his NYC crew @david_vitola86 @pete.romano and Denise.
Paired with @rgnywine
North Fork NY wines.
Tank has introduced us to many culinary gems, including @dakotahams aged country hams #Kentucky .
He takes inspiration from the NYC  author of "Pig Perfect"  @peterkaminsky1 , as well as from Francis Mallman- the legend of cooking with salt, wood, and good meat.
#ribkingnyc
#pigislandnyc
#cookingwithfire #nycbbq #walkinginstaten
Everybody's favorite CHEF JESSE JONES IS BRINGING Everybody's favorite
CHEF JESSE JONES IS BRINGING THE POW!
Chef Jesse Jones (@chef_jes1) has been participating in Food Karma events for YEARS, most recently @brisketkingnyc, and always wins over the crowd with his personality, energy, and, of course, his food. Known for his modern approach to southern cuisine using French techniques, Jesse is a renowned chef and author, has a successful catering company, and comes with a long list of accolades.
What does he have in store for us this year? You'll have to come by @ribkingnyc on May 28th to find out! At @brisketkingnyc 2021, he won the "Unsung Hero" award for his brisket served on his mother's biscuits (YUM) and was the winner of the judges' "Best in Show" award at @pigislandnyc in 2018, so expect the same POW with the ribs he'll be serving up.
Prime Ribs - @prairiefresh ● Charcoal - @prime6charcoal ● Chef Prizes - @kikuichi.cutlery ● Vegetables sourced from @farmer.ezra of @heritagefarmnyc (onsite)
Community Partner - @friendsoffirefighters
@ribkingnyc is next weekend May 28 at @snugharborc @ribkingnyc is next weekend May 28 at @snugharborccbg 
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All time favorite rib
photo by @jtaggfoto in our "I Like Pig" recipe e- cookbook , by @rachelwharton ,2015 @iacpculinary book award finalist. 
Recipe by @cathyerway , #charsiupork ribs
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It's all about the flavor!
We will have 2 Asian restaurants cooking with us.
Chef Fefe of @tasteofsurabaya #indonesia
And
@zabbputawn #Northernthai
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters
All inclusive food and drink tickets at www.Ribkingnyc.com 
Buy the Pig Island NYC recipe e-cookbook at Www.ilikepig.com
Thanks @jmooski52 for reposting this special photo.
#ribkingnyc #ribking #charsiupork 
#ferryridetoflavor #kickoffsummer
May 28. @ribkingnyc at @snugharborccbg Kick off s May 28. @ribkingnyc at @snugharborccbg 
Kick off summer with us! Ferry ride to flavor!
First-timer at a @foodkarmanyc event, @zabbputawn, impressed the crowds with their crying tiger brisket at this year's @brisketkingnyc and will bring their unique twist on traditional ribs to @ribkingnyc later this month!
@zabbputawn is an authentic Northern and Northeastern Thai restaurant on the Upper West Side from Michelin-starred chef, Therdtus Tony Rittaprom. Chef Tony learned to cook from his parents in Isan, and Zabb PuTawn is a nod to his Jackson Heights restaurant, Zabb Elee, where he earned the Michelin star for his unapologetic Isan fare in 2015.
The ribs they'll be serving up will be like nothing you've ever had before! Link in bio to get your tickets!
Prime Ribs - @prairiefresh ● Charcoal - @prime6charcoal ● Chef Prizes - @kikuichi.cutlery ● Vegetables sourced from @farmer.ezra of @heritagefarmnyc (onsite)
Community Partner - @friendsoffirefighters
Off the heels of a win at @brisketkingnyc for "Bes Off the heels of a win at @brisketkingnyc for "Best Traditional Brisket," @bret_lunsford of @ushgnyc's @bluesmokenyc is back to compete at this year's @ribkingnyc! May 28!
@bret_lunsford was born in Atlanta, GA and grew up in Texas and Mississippi, giving him a taste of flavors from the south. Between grilling with his father, cooking with his grandma, and watching icons like Julia Child & Emeril Lagasse on TV, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in food. He worked at Outback Steakhouse while in college, where he was able to experiment in the kitchen, and later enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America to obtain formal training. 
Post-graduation, @bret_lunsford joined @ushgnyc, initially as a line cook at Gramcery Tavern, then Untitled, then onto Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard, and nine years later, he's currently the Executive Chef at @bluesmokenyc where you can taste the southern influences in his food. 
Will @bret_lunsford bring home another win? Come to @ribkingnyc on Saturday, May 28th from 12-4 pm to find out! 
Prime Ribs - @prairiefresh ● Charcoal - @prime6charcoal ● Chef Prizes - @kikuichi.cutlery ● Vegetables sourced from @farmer.ezra of @heritagefarmnyc (onsite)
Community Partner - @friendsoffirefighters
The money shot from last year's @ribkingnyc aka 5 The money shot from last year's  @ribkingnyc aka 5 Boro PicNYC. @seaislandforge grill in action!
Tank Jackson cooked @holycityhogs pork sliders @lowlandfarms @edistogoldhoney on a Sea Island Forge grill. Photo by Seal Ludwig/ nycbbq.com
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@holycityhog Tank Jackson will be back this year at Rib King NYC 2022, May 28 at @snugharborccbg #statenislandnyc cooking 2 stations, Taste of the South.
1. HOLY CITY HOGS  pork sliders, 2. Shrimp and grits @marshhenmill @misspaulashrimp 
All-inclusive, food and drink, walk around tasting event.
Tickets at Ribkingnyc.com 
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters festuring 2 firefighter chefs , John and Vinnie #redhookraiders
Vegetables from the farm on site @heritagefarmnyc @farmer.ezra will be cooked on the Sea Island Forge. 
"Jamon", echoes of Spain station. @dakotahams 24 month aged country ham, sliced by @masterhamnyc ; @tierracallada olive oil and conservas; and Basque inspired ciders by @brooklynciderhouse @twinstarorchards 
10 chefs competing in the 4th Rib King NYC , co-hosted by @nycbbq , featuring @prairiefresh Prime Ribs and  @boomboombbq @bark_barbecue @bluesmokenyc @smoke_sweats @zabbputawn  @chef_jes1 @chefraymondzmohan @lolosseafoodshack @badtz281 @jasebbq more
Hot sauces @bayougotham
@coneyislandsaucery
@bhutguy , pickles @rickspicksnyc 
Hard Cider Alley @romillycidre @avalcider @originalsincider @eastciders , Brooklyn Ciderhouse
Craft beer @flagshipbrewery @killsboro @ramsteinbeer @unionbeerdist @niche.brands.nyc 
Wine from North Fork @rgnywine 
Spirits, welcome cocktails more
#ribkingnyc #5boropicnyc #nycbbq #ferryridetoflavor
Hard Cider Alley , May 28 at @ribkingnyc @herita Hard Cider Alley , May 28 at @ribkingnyc 
@heritagefarmnyc on site at @snugharborccbg 
Photo 2021 of @romillycidre by @pecheney 
Come taste the world of cider with you you ribs.
Kick.off summer with us May 28.
All inclusive food and drink taste events. Tickets at Ribkingnyc.com 
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters 
Ferry ride to flavor
Hard ciders may include Romilly. @brooklynciderhouse @avalcider
@eastciders
#ribkingnyc #hardcideralley #5boropicnyc
Hard cider x brisket! @brisketkingnyc 2022 recap. Hard cider x brisket! 
@brisketkingnyc 2022 recap.
@brooklynciderhouse brought the hard cider to our annual bbq  party in Brooklyn.
2 chefs cooked with their cider...
And "Cooking with Cider" won 2 top awards!
1. @bluesmokenyc @bret_lunsford won " Best Traditional Brisket"
2. @official_sandsjerkhut Darlene Lawrence won " Brought the Sauce" jerk brisket.
Thanks for upping our cider game, Peter Yi and crew at Brooklyn Cider House.
Cider makers join us for several upcoming events ;
@ribkingnyc May 28 featuring Hard Cider Alley @avalcider @eastciders @romillycidre @breweryommegang @originalsincider
CiderFeast New England. June 23. #North of Boston
@pigislandnyc September 10 
@snugharborccbg
And more! 
#cookingwithcider #pickcider #hardcider #ciderbraised #Brisketkingnyc #brisketking #nycbbq #lookslikespain
@brisketkingnyc 10th edition Is next week April 20 @brisketkingnyc 10th edition Is next week April 20. Wednesday . #brooklyn
Featured: Leeland Avellino (@cheflee17), Owner and Pit Boss of @avellinofamilybbq, is coming in from Norwalk, CT to compete at this year's @brisketkingnyc on April 20th!
Leeland was first introduced to barbecue when his friend became an Executive Chef at a BBQ spot in Westport. After spending some time poking around the kitchen, he knew he was meant to pursue a career in barbecue. Over the span of 20+ years, he's developed a few restaurant concepts, traveled around the U.S. to explore some of the top places for barbecue, worked for many years at @dinosaur_bbq in Stamford, CT as the Executive Chef/Partner, among other roles, and started his own family business - initially from his driveaway and now from a commercial kitchen due to its success. 
We can't wait to see what Leeland brings to @pigbeachnyc on April 20th! Link in bio for tickets!
Community Partner: @friendsoffirefighters
A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the Jeff Michner Foundation
Chef Prizes: @kikuichi.cutlery and @porterroad
Drinks: @laphroaig @makersmark @jimbeamofficial, @michterswhiskey, @avalcider, @ramsteinbeer, @eastciders, @boulevard_beer, @brooklynciderhouse, and @romillycidre
📷: @jaharoni • Chef Leeland Avellino at Brisket King NYC in 2021
POW! Chef Jesse Jones (@chef_jes1) has been partic POW! Chef Jesse Jones (@chef_jes1) has been participating in Food Karma events for YEARS and always wins over the crowd with his personality, energy, and, of course, his food. Known for his modern approach to southern cuisine using French techniques, Jesse is a renowned chef and author, has a successful catering company, and comes with a long list of accolades. 
What does he have in store for us this year? You'll have to come by the event to find out! At @brisketkingnyc 2021, he won the Unsung Hero award for his brisket served with his mother's biscuits, so expect nothing less this time around. 
Community Partner: @friendsoffirefighters
A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the Jeff Michner Foundation
Chef Prizes: @kikuichi.cutlery and @porterroad
Drinks: @laphroaig @makersmark @jimbeamofficial, @michterswhiskey, @avalcider, @ramsteinbeer, @eastciders, @boulevard_beer, @brooklynciderhouse, and @romillycidre
📸: @pattyybrown • Chef Jesse Jones at Brisket King NYC in 2021
@brisketkingnyc chefs, April 20, Brooklyn.. Featur @brisketkingnyc chefs, April 20, Brooklyn..
Featuring- Cenobio Canalizo (@cenobiocanalizo), Executive Chef at Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue (@morgansbrooklynbbq), started as a dishwasher and worked his way up through NYC's most iconic steakhouses. For the past 22 years, he's worked for GlazierWorks, from @striphouseofficial to @mjsteakhousenyc to his current position at Morgan's. 
Come check out what Cenobio will be preparing for this year's Brisket King NYC on April 20th! Link in bio to get your tickets!
Community Partner: @friendsoffirefighters
A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the Jeff Michner Foundation
Chef Prizes: @kikuichi.cutlery and @porterroad
Drinks: @michterswhiskey, @avalcider, @ramsteinbeer, @eastciders, @boulevard_beer, @brooklynciderhouse, @romillycidre, and more
#brisketking #brisketking #brooklynfest #nycbbq
We're back at @pigbeachnyc #brooklyn yn. Outdoors We're back at @pigbeachnyc #brooklyn yn.
Outdoors April 20.
10th @brisketkingnyc
15+ chefs, all inclusive food and drink tasting event.
VIP early 5pm admit, and general 6pm admit, tickets at brisketking.com 
Presented by @foodkarmanyc
Community partner @friendsoffirefighters
Chef prizes @kikuichi.cutlery
@porterroad 
Photo 2021 by @jaharoni
Drinks include @michterswhiskey @avalcider @ramsteinbeer @eastciders @boulevard_beer and more
#brisketkingnyc #brisketking #nycbbq #brooklynfest
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