Women Pitmasters Shaking Up Kansas City BBQ

0:00In Kansas City's famous barbecue world, two women are shaking things up as pit masters. Veronica Scroggins runs the pits at Scott's Kitchen and catering up in the Northland while Megenday leads the award-winning Burtfinger BBQ team out of Lee's summoned. These spots are known for killer meats and the ladies are proving women belong right in the smoke. Scroggins started as a chef, but hit roadblocks from old school bosses who said no to women in their kitchens. She apprenticed for a full year under Todd Johns at Plowboys BBQ in Blue Springs, then stepped up when he retired four years back. Now her team's all about that kick-ass energy, turning out top-notch barbecue daily. Folks still react with surprise when they learn these women master the pits, often assuming they're just handling PR or side duties. Managers and fans alike praise their passion, but stereotypes linger, like comments to Megenday's husband about him, letting her cook. He fires them up instead of slowing them down. Meanwhile, Megendco owns Burtfinger with her husband, stacking trophies like best sides

1:05at the American Royal, two of the last three years. They sell rubs and sauces used in restaurants everywhere. She turns doubters assumptions into an edge, slipping into combos and picking up competitor secrets without them knowing. These pit masses are carving real space in a tough scene, showing skill and grit beat tradition every time. Since the city barbecue just got a fresh, fierce flavor. Stay informed with Kansas News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with The Story.