Dusty Hudspeth, the Texas State champion from Irving, used her $25,000 prize to buy her family a house. Her recipe carries the Bottom of the Barrel Gang name, and CASI identifies her as the mother of 2022 CASI champion Kris Hudspeth.
How they cook
Chili grind seared and simmered with tomato sauce, onion and beer, seasoned with Gebhardt powder, oregano and cumin.