What does it take to be the Bologna BBQ Champion? And why are the Bright Leaf hot dogs red? Carolina Packers’ Justin Raymond joins The Low & Slow Barbecue Show with all the details on that second annual Bright Lead Bologna BBQ Championship on Sept. 19 in Selma, NC. Listen to find out how the event started, what competitors can expect, the PRIZES, the judging process and this year’s new additions. (Spoiler: anything goes as long as it uses Bright Leaf or Curtis bologna provided by Carolina Packers!) Learn how the family-owned Carolina Packers business and Bright Leaf brand began in 1941 and the diverse products the business still brings to markets throughout the Carolinas. Don’t miss the story behind the red color of the Bright Leaf hot dog, plus advice for the best way to dress your Bright Leaf hot dog.
The Low & Slow Barbecue Show 2026 season is sponsored by Carolina BBQ Festival, which invites you to celebrate local barbecue summer 2026 today when you visit a locally owned barbecue business. Find a list of local pitmasters here!
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