MasterChef Junior Champion & The Next Generation of BBQ
Raelyn “Lil’ Gringa” Barker is a force to be reckoned with in the barbecue world.
The 2023 MasterChef Junior Champion and World Junior BBQ League World Champion, she has dominated the competition circuit with major wins, including Houston BBQ Jr. Reserve Grand Champion and American Royal World Burger Reserve Grand Champion. With over 80 top-10 finishes in steak and pork chop competitions, she’s a master of fire management, rubs, and grilling techniques. A true Woman of Fire, Lil’ Gringa is blazing a trail for the next generation of pitmasters and proving that BBQ has no age limits.
