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Competitive Food Sport • Texas

Where The Bulls & The Cooks Come To Play

South Texas Stampede is a championship barbecue & food-sport organization. Powered by Texas hardwoods, precision sear, and a team of world-ranked pitmasters competing at the highest level.

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The Heritage

From Local Cook-Offs To World Stage Titles

South Texas Stampede was built on a passion for authentic live-fire cooking, Texas hardwood smoke, and technical mastery at the turn-in table. What began as a tight-knit squad of local pitmasters has grown into a formidable food-sport organization.

10 Top-Ten Calls at 2025 Roanoke SCA Cookoff
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South Texas Stampede Earns 10 Top-Ten Calls at 2025 Roanoke SCA Cookoff

Discover how the South Texas Stampede excelled at the 2025 Roanoke SCA Cookoff, achieving ten top-ten placements and earning a Golden Ticket.

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Editorial & Results

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Competition recaps, call results, and stories from the pit.

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