06/08/2026
15:13 Cookers ventured out to New Hampshire for our crack at the Jack Daniel’s Cook-Off, and what an incredible weekend it was! It was truly a blessing to spend my birthday surrounded by family, friends, and fellow BBQ competitors while sharing a message that has meant so much to me lately: “Let Go, Let God.”
Thank you for produce Martin Ty Cobb for helping with the BBQ church live. It so happens that BBQ church was 15 minutes and 13 seconds.
God continues to remind me that when we trust Him with the journey, He will do more than we could ever imagine.
We were blessed to hear our name called:
🥈 2nd Place Chicken The BBQ Bus
🥈 2nd Place Ribs
🏅 5th Place Pork Prairie Fresh
🏅 8th Place Brisket
Those results were enough to earn Reserve Grand Champion!
Congratulations to LC BBQ on earning Grand Champion—well deserved!
I want to thank my amazing wife Carrie Presley-Calzada Antonio Calzada Iris Pantojas Luis Pantojas, and all of our family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement, prayers, and belief in me mean more than you’ll ever know.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors and the products we used during this cook-off. Your support helps make these opportunities possible, and we are grateful to represent you. Great job Matt Pereira promoting and Rico Pasquale Brittany Pacheco in the judging room.
Al Hero
Michael Hero
Casey Hero
Ashley Henson
Mark Lambert
Faith & Fires Ministry
Mark Dick
Korte Meat Processing
Triple Up BBQ
Sam Friese
BBQ
Regi-Q BBQ
The Republic of 'Que
JC’s Good Ol’ Boys Competition BBQ Team
Triple Threat Vets Podcast
Gotur6ix Culture LLC
Blues Hog
Gateway Drum Smokers
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
Thank you, Lord, for another opportunity to cook, compete, fellowship, and share Your Word. The journey continues!
