Austin pitmaster competes on Netflix

A pioneering Austin pitmaster is competing in a Netflix barbecue show.

Why it matters: Barbecue bragging rights for Central Texas are at stake as our Kareem El-Ghayesh competes against chefs from across the country, including Houston, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky.

• Plus, $50,000 for the winner.

Catch up quick: An Egyptian emigre, El-Ghayesh has operated his unique KG BBQ trailer in East Austin for a couple years, reaching the semi-finalist stage for Best Texas Chef from the James Beard Awards in 2023.

• When we visited his trailer in 2022, we deemed it a " smorgasbord of yumminess ."
• We loved the tender chicken kebab, marinated in sumac, garlic, thyme and honey, and the smoked brisket served with a pomegranate-infused barbecue sauce.

Dig in: El-Ghayesh is competing against eight other barbecuers in Season 3 of "Barbecue Showdown," which premieres July 4.

• In previous seasons, competitors have been asked to barbecue non-traditional game meat , create dishes over an open flame or operate under time limits .

👀 Stunning stat: Netflix claims " tens of thousands " applied to be on the show.

What's next: Expect lots of mouth watering shots of big cuts of meat.

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