thunter
is Blowin Smoke!
Hey Everyone,
This is a little late but you would not believe how busy I have been and home and at work.
I competed for the first time as Indy Smokehouse BBQ at the Madison Ribberfest in Madison, IN. First, I never thought that I would be doing anything like this four years ago. I joined this forum and a couple of others hungry for BBQ knowledge and that is exactly what I got. Lots of knowledge, great conversations and good friends.
Overall, I did not do too well my first time out. I made lots of mistakes but I had lots of support and advice from my fellow BBQ'ers. Specifically, Curt Mcadams and his wife Phyllis - they were very supportive and gave me a ton of information to process for my next competition.
There were 57 teams and here is how it all shook out - I got my name called in my initial contest
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Sauce - 2nd Place out of 47 teams! Wowsers! I even got a check for $100!
Chicken - 15th Place out of 57 teams; I turned in chicken wings!
Ribs - 41st Place out of 57 teams. Not proud of the ribs at all!
Pork - 48th Place out of 57 teams. I thought it would do better, but presentation was a factor I am sure!
Brisket - 55th Place out of 57 teams. Now this was a great brisket; however, I sliced it with the grain instead of against it! :shock: What a dufus!!!
Overall I placed 48 out of 57 teams. That is pretty close to the bottom but at least not dead last! :lol: Most of all, I had a lot of fun and my wife and youngest daughter were my helpers!
Thanks to everyone on this site who have been so gracious and helpful to me. I really do appreciate out personal and cyber-friendships!
Tony
This is a little late but you would not believe how busy I have been and home and at work.
I competed for the first time as Indy Smokehouse BBQ at the Madison Ribberfest in Madison, IN. First, I never thought that I would be doing anything like this four years ago. I joined this forum and a couple of others hungry for BBQ knowledge and that is exactly what I got. Lots of knowledge, great conversations and good friends.
Overall, I did not do too well my first time out. I made lots of mistakes but I had lots of support and advice from my fellow BBQ'ers. Specifically, Curt Mcadams and his wife Phyllis - they were very supportive and gave me a ton of information to process for my next competition.
There were 57 teams and here is how it all shook out - I got my name called in my initial contest
...Sauce - 2nd Place out of 47 teams! Wowsers! I even got a check for $100!
Chicken - 15th Place out of 57 teams; I turned in chicken wings!
Ribs - 41st Place out of 57 teams. Not proud of the ribs at all!
Pork - 48th Place out of 57 teams. I thought it would do better, but presentation was a factor I am sure!
Brisket - 55th Place out of 57 teams. Now this was a great brisket; however, I sliced it with the grain instead of against it! :shock: What a dufus!!!
Overall I placed 48 out of 57 teams. That is pretty close to the bottom but at least not dead last! :lol: Most of all, I had a lot of fun and my wife and youngest daughter were my helpers!
Thanks to everyone on this site who have been so gracious and helpful to me. I really do appreciate out personal and cyber-friendships!
Tony
