[rbinms33]

I wouldn't risk it, Jeff. If you're cooking up something other than the type of stuff being judged, then doctor away but for the comp type meats, I'd leave them alone.

I do remember when I was at my judging class, a question came up about already doctored meat and the use of electric/propane instead of charcoal/wood. The instructor said that it's kinda like an honor society. Yes, the system could be cheated but for the cooks that were out there, they want to win on their own merit, not by cheating. This is a very big deal for them. I think it was about that time that one of the members of the team that was cooking meat for us spoke up and said, "plus, if you're doing something like that and one of the other teams sees it, it won't be a secret for too long".