i had heard that when competing its best to go bland and traditional, yet on some shows, i have seen people using more exotic fruit sauces and pepper jellys. one example of these at
www.texaspepperjelly.com.
do competitors make all their sauces and rubs from scratch, or do they ever use commercial products?
i am experimenting with smoking poultry with bulk tea and sugar. is this even allowed in competition? if so it would require an additional smoker.
do competitors use different smokers for each entry or do they cook everything in the same cooker over the same wood?
i am planning to start competing in the new year and any advice would help. thanks
phil
