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I used game changer this past season, and I have to say, I am VERY pleased with it. Chicken was my most consistent category all year. We even finished the year strong at the National BBQ Cup with a "180" in chicken. In addition, I don't think it is a coincidence that the one contest that I forgot my brine and left it behind was the worst finish I had all year. Needless to say, I strongly recommend the Game Changer.

I would agree with que_dawg. Oakridge products, especially the brine are proven winners. Since switching to Game Changer Brine, chicken scores went through the roof, including a winner winner chicken dinner.
I have a, now friend, I met in bbq competition class. We would run things off one another because that's who I am. If he is not a direct competitor and a friend, I'm willing to help a lending hand. He was having a rough time in Chicken and asked for some help. He could not get above the top 1/2 of the field. I give him enough brine to do one comp and told him how I did it. I didn't give him any names of the products, just the brine and the rub I use. He told me if he got top ten I was going up on stage with him. 1st place and the funny man told me he was going to kiss me on stage...not likely I was taking the invitation on stage any more :shock:. He called me up while at his next competition and took 3rd place in chicken. Guess that shows things work out pretty well with Oakridge Brine.

I pretty much use oakridge competition rub on everything. Great stuff. I must try the brine.

All their stuff is good quality stuff, no "fluff" at all. Mike recommended that I warm half the water to 140* and dissolve half the brine in it. Then add that to the other half of the cold water and game changer mix. 1st and a 5th place chicken in my last 2 comps!

You simply have to try the HDD. It makes the absolute best hot wings - mix half and half with olive oil and let the chicken marinate for at least 24 hours, resprinkle and cook in the smoker til done. The HDD is also a useful ingredient in glazes for many pork dishes (Ham, loin, chops...) Also, the Santa Maria on beef is most excellent.

McEvoy AZ said:

I have heard about Game Changer for awhile now and plan to pick some up to see if it can help my compatition chicken thighs. Does anyone have advice in using this or can tell me anything about the other Oakridge products and why I want to try them.

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We are sponsored by Oakridge. We used the Game Changer and Secret Weapon on our chicken. Both are very good products. Mike has a bunch of great rubs like the competition rub, and new brisket rub.

The Game Changer brine is crazy good, and I like to use the HDD when I really need to make something pop. I haven't tried his other stuff, but definitely need to.

glenntm said:

Mike has a bunch of great rubs like the competition rub, and new brisket rub.

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New brisket rub? Haven't seen or heard about that one. Chit, their comp. beef/pork rub is great on brisket now.

JS-TX said:

New brisket rub? Haven't seen or heard about that one. Chit, their comp. beef/pork rub is great on brisket now.

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I've received a couple prototypes over the last few months. I'm not sure if its officially released, but I think it will be call Black Ops.. Mike does a great job of having the sponsored teams test and provide feedback on the new products before release. It's going to be very popular.

glenntm said:

I've received a couple prototypes over the last few months. I'm not sure if its officially released, but I think it will be call Black Ops.. Mike does a great job of having the sponsored teams test and provide feedback on the new products before release. It's going to be very popular.

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Black Ops... I think you got the wrong forum. :biggrin1: That's quite a name. Well I'll be looking forward to trying it out, should be good. Do you know if they are working on any sauces?

Listen to Tom from IAB, he is good people and one hell of a pitmaster. I finally got the chance to meet him face-to-face at the Jack. He walked me throuigh a lot of Oakridge products and I have been ever so thankful. However I am super excited about the Brisket Rub. Wish it was part of the Cyber Monday Sale, I would have added that to my almost 10 lbs of product I just got.

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New brisket rub? Haven't seen or heard about that one. Chit, their comp. beef/pork rub is great on brisket now.

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agreed. I use the comp rub in my tri-layer brisket. Kosher Salt - Competition rub - 16 mesh pepper. yummy.

I absolutely swear by Oakridge Rubs. Like said before Mike is top notch and very knowledgeable on BBQ rubs.

I use the secret weapon rub and my family loves it.

Thanks everyone. I am deeply humbled. It's one thing to cook and do well with your own spices, but quite another when folks from all over the country (and now the world) can take your spices and make awesome Q!

It seems my buddy Tom let the cat out of the bag about our new beef rub... :becky:
Yes, it will be called Black Ops Beef Rub. It's been specifically blended to excel on all cuts of beef, but brisket is its sweet-spot... It's much different than our Competition Beef & Pork rub, so it offers our customers yet another option.

I picked the name Black Ops for a couple reasons; one, because of the way we secretly tested it at pro bbq comps all across the country (it's already got numerous top ten calls to its name and it hasn't even been released yet)... and second, and most importantly, to honor the men and women in our armed forces who defend our liberties, often to the death, just so we can live free.

My inspiration for the name ultimately came when one of my high school buddies was killed on August 6, 2011, when the helicopter he and the other 24 members of SEAL Team Six were riding in was shot down over Afghanistan. So, to honor these fallen heroes, 10% of the profit from every ounce of Black Ops Beef Rub sold will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Right there is just one more reason I continue to purchase Oakridge products. Support the men and woman who protect us every waking second of the day. Thank you Mike, that is awesome that you would do that. As I have said before on the forum, don't hesitate to tell a military person thank you, veteran or currently serving.

Mike - When do you think Black Ops will be avail to us regular folks on your website?