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Calling all BBQ lovers, home chefs, and sauce enthusiasts: Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ<\/a>, located at Desert Ridge Marketplace, is kicking off their very first Sauce Boss Competition on April 8 at 6 p.m. This is your chance to help crown the Valley\u2019s next top sauce maker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For $18, you can enjoy a plate of pulled pork (half a pound!) topped with each contestant’s secret sauce recipe. You\u2019ll also get one side to go with your feast. And, of course, you\u2019ll have the chance to cast your vote for your favorite sauce. But that’s not all \u2014 a panel of local celebrities and BBQ enthusiasts will also weigh in to decide who takes home the title of Sauce Boss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re a home cook who believes your sauce reigns supreme, now\u2019s the time to prove it! You can submit your recipe and compete for the title by visiting foleyranch.com<\/a>. The winner will not only get a $250 gift card, but also the amazing opportunity to have their sauce featured on a future Foley Ranch menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLots of home cooks claim they\u2019ve got the best BBQ sauce, and this is their chance to prove it,\u201d Executive Chef David Cox said. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see all the unique recipes our competitors bring to the table, and we\u2019re excited for both our diners and judges to find and crown the ultimate Sauce Boss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and come ready to taste some of the best BBQ sauces in town. It\u2019s going to be a fun and flavorful night you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 10, because from 4-8 p.m., Foley Ranch is hosting a special event where 15 percent of all sales, including food and drinks, will go directly to Hunkapi <\/a>Programs. Enjoy some BBQ while supporting a fantastic cause!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And don\u2019t forget that Throwback Thursdays at Foley Ranch are always a blast! Enjoy swing lessons, line dancing, and live, old-school country music. For just $28 per person, couples can indulge in all-you-can-eat ribs for a true Southern feast. 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