As Chef Charlie McKenna traveled the BBQ competition circuit from Memphis to Alabama and the Carolinas, he created a Lillies at sauce unique to each region and won the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest along the way.twice. No. 28, A special pepper from India in the ideal grind size to perfectly season your Texas-Style Brisket. Why No. 28, These days, smoked brisket on its own is widely considered the king of the Texas barbeque menu. And what better way to celebrate the barbeque king than by honoring the state for which it rules. While Texas was part of Mexico in the 1800s, in 1836 it became The Republic of Texas. But in 1845, The Republic of Texas was admitted to the United States Union as the 28th state.