Pickin’ in the Orchard benefiting Summerville Miracle League

The inaugural Pickin’ in the Orchard on June 5th-6th was a huge success. Daniel’s Orchard provided the location and backdrop for the BBQ competition, benefiting the Summerville Miracle League. This year’s event kicked-off after a summer rain shower, with an “Anything But Pork” cook-off. Competitors from North and South Carolina served samples to judges and attendees. Dishes included everything from the award-winning bruschetta topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and thinly sliced beef tenderloin to authentic Italian spaghetti. Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice performed live bluegrass music throughout the evening. The second day of the event was all about BBQ with 30 different varieties of pulled pork and ribs to sample. Each competitor had their own twist. Some were sweet, while others were tangy. A few were hot, while others were flavorful and mild. Since the event was an official SC Barbeque Association event, amateur cookers had the ability to test their cooking skills against some of the best BBQ cookers in the Carolinas. Over $7,000 in prize money was handed out to the worthy competitors. Thanks to all of the local support from area businesses and volunteers; the real winners were the up and coming star athletes of the Summerville Miracle League. The proceeds from this event and others will give this organization the ability to provide the SML participants one of the best baseball complex’s in the Lowcountry.