The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran (SATF) held their second staff Barbecue Brawl competition.
Despite rain, the Nov. 14 event saw staff from different areas of the institution sign up to compete.
Barbecue-brawling teams were allowed to use any available smoker, flat-top grill, or regular grill to cook their best barbecued meals. Entries were judged on flavor, presentation, and creativity.
While the main courses had to be cooked on-site, side dishes and sauces could be prepared at home.
The judging panel consisted of SATF Warden Morales, Chief Deputy Warden Jones, and Executive Assistant N. Pendergrass as well as Region III team Capt. J. Farley, Lt. N. Diaz, and Correctional Counselor II T. Clayton. Dishes were presented to the judging panel as blind taste tests.
Winners for second watch were the returning champs from the Inmate/Ward Labor program led by Correctional Officers J. Arrellano and R. Villareal. Their fall-off-the-bone ribs and shrimp skewers were a hit with the judges.
Third watch winners included Facility A Lt. R. Ornelas and Officers M Hyatt, R. Estrada, E. Castro and G. Geels. Their quesadilla smash burgers took home a win.
According to organizers, there were no first watch participants.
Submitted by Lt. K. Cade
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