BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's the second year of the Buffalo's Best Kielbasa competition and with a whopping 41 entries, judges were busy. All entries are homemade.
"Making your own Kielbasa for a holiday like easter is something that goes back generations for a lot of these families, so we're giving them a chance to showcase their great grandfather's recipe," said Tod Kniazuk, judge and organizer.
It's part of the Pils, Pierogi and Polka pre-Dyngus Day celebrations at Flying Bison Brewing Company. Judges rank each piece on taste, texture and appearance.
So who's got the best kielbasa? Here are the winners:
- Fresh Traditional – Kenneth Gawal
- Smoked Traditional – Mark Terejko
- Fresh Holiday (w. marjoram) – Mike & Maureen Kozlowski
- Smoked Holiday (w. marjoram) – Tom Kozlowski
- Non-Traditional – Mark Bednarz
Winners took home more than $450 in prizes and bragging rights, of course.
