Sioux Falls Burger Battle: Woodgrain ft. Southern Perfection BBQ

January in Sioux Falls only means one thing...Burger Battle! This year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is pretty intense. A new record of 39 savory burgers from local Sioux Falls restaurants are looking for your stomachs and votes.

When it comes to burgers, there definitely is one for everyone, especially in Sioux Falls! Sponsored by POET, the 12th annual Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle features burgers residents can sink their teeth into. Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or a little extra heat with your meat? You'll find it on this year's Burger Battle ballot.

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No matter how many burgers are part of this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, it's hard to decide which burgers to try. But someone has to do it! I don't think I can try almost 40 burgers. But I am going to try! The next burger on this journey is from Woodgrain Brewing Company and is called The OhhGee Burger.

According to a previous article from my co-worker Jeff Harkness, The OhhGee Burger is "a fresh 1/4 lb. chuck patty seasoned and seared to perfection. Then topped with aged white cheddar. 1/4 lb. of 14-hour smoked pulled pork is placed next, then layered with in-house-made chimichurri slaw and bacon relish. All of this awesomeness is secure between a freshly buttered and toasted potato bun. The OhhGee is accompanied by a side of Jo’s Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese." Once again, WoodGrain Brewing Company is partnering with the local food truck Southern Perfection BBQ. This partnership was like a match made in heaven. And the mac and cheese? The cherry on top!

Christine Manika (TSM), Canva

Even though this is only my second burger, this is one of my top picks in this competition. You would think the meats and flavors would be overpowering, but together they're sweet. I'm not a huge pulled pork fan. However, you can tell pulled pork was a labor of love. In fact, you can tell a lot of effort was put into creating this burger. The baked mac and cheese was nothing short of perfect from Southern Perfection BBQ. It's not your typical side for a burger, but the combination of flavors with the mac and cheese make a great team!

More reviews from this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle can be found here:

"Sweet Chili Bacon Cheeseburger" Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen

Don't forget! Residents can vote for their favorite burgers by Friday, January 31st on the DTSF Mobile Passport. Get to eating, Sioux Falls!

Here Are 13 of Your Favorite Fried Foods

Some foods need a fryer, others should never go near one. Forget baking. We are so obsessed with eating deep-fat fried foods. And every time you turn around, there's another menu filled with most of the items that have bathed in a hot-boiling fat vat.

There seems to be no end to what a deep fat fryer can cook. And we prove it every day with our love of crispy, greasy, burnt-tongue, salty foods.

I won't argue that an order of onion rings or sweet potato fries is the best marriage partner to a burger. Especially when they are made from scratch. So, pile them high.

What are some other delights that need the fryer?

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A Survival Guide For Winter in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

MORE: What Every South Dakotan Should Be Doing to Prepare for Winter

So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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