Coon Rapids Resident Advances to Semifinals in Texas Roadhouse National Butchering Competition

Coon Rapids Resident Advances to Semifinals in Texas Roadhouse National Butchering Competition

Coon Rapids resident and butcher for Texas Roadhouse Justino Sanchez qualified for the semifinals of Texas Roadhouse's meat cutting competition

Coon Rapids, MN – A local butcher is carving out a name for himself on the national stage. Justino Sanchez, a skilled meat cutter at the Texas Roadhouse in Coon Rapids, has made the semifinal cut in the company’s annual Butcher Competition, a prestigious event that showcases the top meat cutters across the country.

Texas Roadhouse, known for its hand-cut steaks, hosts the competition each year to recognize the best of the best among its in-house butchers. The contest, which begins with hundreds of participants from restaurants nationwide, challenges competitors to break down beef with precision, speed, and minimal waste.

Sanchez will now travel to Dallas to compete against other top-ranking butchers, vying for a spot in the national finals. The ultimate winner of the competition will earn the title of "Meat Cutter of the Year" and a grand prize of $25,000.

"I’ve been cutting meat for some years, and I take a lot of pride in making sure every steak that hits the grill is top quality," said Sanchez. "It’s exciting to represent Coon Rapids and show off the skills I’ve honed at Texas Roadhouse."

The semifinal round will put butchers to the test as they work against the clock to cut a series of steaks to exact weight and quality standards. Judges will evaluate their work based on precision, yield, and efficiency.

If [Butcher’s Name] makes it through the semifinals, they will head to the Texas Roadhouse headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, for the final showdown.

Texas Roadhouse customers in Coon Rapids are already cheering on their local butcher. "We always appreciate a perfectly cut steak when we dine here, and knowing our very own butcher is among the best in the country makes us proud," said one regular customer.

The semifinal round is set to take place on January 16, with results expected shortly after. Stay tuned to see if Sanchez can make the final cut!