Barbecue lovers have spoken, and we have tallied their votes to determine the five Division Champions from our inaugural Battle of the Briskets.

Group 1 (“Jonathan”): PoK-e-Jo’s Smokehouse

Group 2 (“Danny”): Franklin Barbecue

Group 3 (“Donnie”): la Barbecue

Group 4 (“Jordan”): Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ

Group 5 (“Joey”): Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

In next week’s issue we’ll award the overall champion with the coveted Best Brisket in Austin title. Round two of voting runs June 14 through June 19 at austinchronicle.com/brisketbattle. Cast your vote now!

This article appears in June 15 • 2018.

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