First Competition

Uncle Rockstar · 05-14-2011, 01:00 PM

Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and new to the whole idea of low and slow cooking. I am entering an amateur rib contest next week at the Smoke on the Water in Las Vegas. I have been watching a lot of youtube and experimenting all week but would really love some advice on the best way to approach this.

Any advice you can offer on type of wood, rubs, sauces, 3-2-1 method etc would be greatly appreciated!!!

Cheers!!

PatioDaddio · 05-14-2011, 01:15 PM

I would highly recommend using this method at about 275*. It's
always worked very well for me at comps. For smoke I recommend
a 2/3 to 1/3 combination of cherry and hickory, respectively. For
sauce, you really can't go wrong with Head Country original with a
little honey and a few splashes of Tiger Sauce added.

I hope this helps,
John

bmanMA · 05-14-2011, 01:27 PM

Watch that '2' in the 3-2-1. Lots of info here. Just crawl around a bit.

Uncle Rockstar · 05-14-2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the tips!!! Everyone else feel free to chime in! I must say I really enjoy this whole BBQ experiment thing but for some reason my Guinness seems to be disappearing from the fridge faster than usual!!

parrdist · 05-14-2011, 02:36 PM

Rule #1 HAVE FUN, Rule #2 RELAX and do what you know. My first comp just went in not wanting to finish last. But remember rule #1 have fun. Rule #3 follow John advice the PaddioDaddio knows his stuff.

PatioDaddio · 05-14-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrdist

Rule #1 HAVE FUN, Rule #2 RELAX and do what you know. My first comp just went in not wanting to finish last. But remember rule #1 have fun. Rule #3 follow John advice the PaddioDaddio knows his stuff.

Thanks. I don't know about knowing my stuff, but along the way
I've certainly learned a lot about what not to do.

There's a "Competition BBQ 101" series linked in the right
sidebar of my blog, and I think I've posted it here as well. You
might find them helpful.

John

ozlites · 05-14-2011, 04:34 PM

Thanks for posting that video, I'm trying that tomorrow!

05-14-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
parrdist Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-12-10 Location: Gray Summit, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rule #1 HAVE FUN, Rule #2 RELAX and do what you know. My first comp just went in not wanting to finish last. But remember rule #1 have fun. Rule #3 follow John advice the PaddioDaddio knows his stuff. __________________ Weber Platinum, Jenn Air Gas, 3 UDS, Char Broil Big Easy,Super Fast Black Thermapen, Member SLBS,

05-14-2011, 04:34 PM	#7
ozlites Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-23-10 Location: North Richland Hills Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for posting that video, I'm trying that tomorrow! __________________ Ozzy Bubba Keg Weber One Touch Gold 22.5 WSM 22.5 NB Hondo with mods Brinkman el cheapo vertical smoker with mods Splash proof Super-Fast Black Thermapen

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05-14-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
Uncle Rockstar Found some matches. Join Date: 05-08-11 Location: Henderson, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First Competition Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and new to the whole idea of low and slow cooking. I am entering an amateur rib contest next week at the Smoke on the Water in Las Vegas. I have been watching a lot of youtube and experimenting all week but would really love some advice on the best way to approach this. Any advice you can offer on type of wood, rubs, sauces, 3-2-1 method etc would be greatly appreciated!!! Cheers!! Last edited by BobBrisket; 05-14-2011 at 02:29 PM..

05-14-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would highly recommend using this method at about 275. It's always worked very well for me at comps. For smoke I recommend a 2/3 to 1/3 combination of cherry and hickory, respectively. For sauce, you really can't go wrong with Head Country original with a little honey and a few splashes of Tiger Sauce added. I hope this helps, John Last edited by PatioDaddio; 05-14-2011 at 05:21 PM..*

05-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
bmanMA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-10 Location: Lunenburg, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Watch that '2' in the 3-2-1. Lots of info here. Just crawl around a bit. __________________ Pork Butt and Chicken Legs

05-14-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
Uncle Rockstar Found some matches. Join Date: 05-08-11 Location: Henderson, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the tips!!! Everyone else feel free to chime in! I must say I really enjoy this whole BBQ experiment thing but for some reason my Guinness seems to be disappearing from the fridge faster than usual!!