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Highlights from the World Championship Steak Cook-Off – Eating America

On Eating America, Anthony Anderson visited the World Championship Steak Cook-Off in Magnolia, Ark.

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The Smell of Magnolias and Steaks Is in the Air

A crowd of more than 50,000 has turned out to attend the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off. The festivities commence with a parade of grills, and then it's onto the cooking. With 81 teams in this year's cook-off, it's anyone's game to win with the best rib eye of them all.

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Hometown Advantage

Grillers from across the country have come to compete, but home team husband-and-wife Danny and Becky Jones think they have a fighting chance for the trophy with their rub, which includes some secret ingredients that Anthony's actually able to decipher: sake and red miso paste.

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Tasting Success

Becky and Danny have had a taste of winning before: In 2009 the two took home the coveted Governor's Cup. "I'm better at spices, he's better at fire," says Becky of their strengths. "I haven't had a steak this flavorful before," says Anthony upon tasting a slice of the couple's entry.

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Playing with Matches

There's more to this festival than steaks — there's some fun and games, too, but with a grilling theme, of course. Anthony partners up for a game that consists of carrying lumps of charcoal from one grill to another grill using only matchsticks. The competition soon turns into a fight for the finish.

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