#1 : TOP 50 JOINTS

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RULES: Are you the ultimate Texas barbecue fan? Prove it by visiting all of Texas Monthly’s Top 50 Joints for the ultimate YETI prize and some serious bragging rights.

PRIZE: YETI Tundra 45 | The original YETI – built to be indestructible and keep ice for days.

#2 : LOUIE MUELLER FAMILY TREE

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RULES: Visit all of the pitmasters who have trained with the Muellers. See BBQ joints #1, #5, #11, #12, and #20 on the map legend (pg. 24) and taste the common heritage.

PRIZE: Half-Gallon Rambler Jug | The jug that can take a beating and keep ice longer.

#3: TEXAS PASTRAMI

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RULES: You don’t need to fly to New York for some of the best pastrami in the country. Visit joints #7, #44, and #49 on the map legend (pg. 24) to sample a Texas take on a deli classic.

PRIZE: Wild Card | Complete this challenge and win a mystery YETI prize.

#4: HISTORIC TOUR

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RULES: The history of barbecue is as rich and textured as the history of Texas. Visit the five oldest joints on the list (BBQ joints #3, #10, #12, #23, and #35 on map legend, pg. 24) and savor their smoky history.

PRIZE: 30-oz. Rambler Tumbler | The YETI cup that keeps drinks as cold as science allows.

#5 : TOP 10 BRISKETS

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RULES: Compare the best of the best across the state. Visit all the joints on the “Top 10 Brisket List” (located at the back of the map on back cover) and determine your own brisket champion.