SAVOR DESCANSO’S DEEP PIT BBQ SEPT. 2

East County News Service

August 22, 2018 (Descanso) -- Throughout the New World, the indigenous peoples of the Americas cooked in the earth. The original use of buried cooking in ground pits was done by the Native Americans for thousands of years.

Traditional Californian pit barbecuing has been replaced by modern conveniences. However, this tradition continues today in Descanso, 45 minutes east of San Diego. A small parish, Our Lady of Light, started a local tradition in 1937. A real Deep Pit BBQ!

After days of prep using cords of oak firewood and locally grown beef, the pit is ignited, meat wrapped placed in the pit. Then, 28 hours later some of the best tasting beef is enjoyed Sunday September 2^nd prior to Labor Day.

There is a community event. The 81^st annual Deep Pitt BBQ and community fair also includes a $1,000 cash drawing plus vendors, Bushwhackers Band, dancing, kids’ games, beer garden and the food. Deep Pit BBQ beef, slaw, beans, rolls, drinks can be purchased. Also savor pies by the slice or buy one to take home.

Date: Sunday September 2^nd, 2018, Free parking and admission

No pets

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our Lady Light Catholic Church, 9136 Riverside Dr. Descanso, CA 91916

 (619) 787-7828  www.ourladyoflight.church

View flyer for full details.