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Competition BBQ *On Topic Only* Discussion regarding all aspects of Competition BBQ. Experiences competing or visiting, questions, getting started, Equipment, announcements of events, Results, Reviews, Planning, etc. Questions here will be responded to with competition BBQ in mind. |
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01-14-2013, 06:39 AM | #16 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-07-09
Location: Newark, OH
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Keep your expectations moderate, and have fun.
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01-14-2013, 08:02 AM | #17 |
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Join Date: 08-18-10
Location: Millville NJ
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I wholeheartedly agree with doing a complete practice cook and following a timeline.
For the practice cook set up just like you will be doing at the comp including any sleeping arraingments. The more you make it like the actual comp the better you will be prepared.
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01-14-2013, 10:31 AM | #18 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-04-10
Location: New Palestine IN
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Before our 1st comp, we did 2 overnight 4 meat practice cook all the way down to the Mrs. doing parsley boxes and having ALL turn-ins done on the KCBS turn-in schedule.
It helped a great deal. As said above, make a list of everything you use in your practice cooks and when you find out you need a simi to haul it all, trim down to what you NEED and not All the stuff you think you need. Good luck and hope you hear your name called. ( then you will be hooked )
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01-14-2013, 10:44 AM | #19 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-03-09
Location: Pine Bluff, AR
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I go the disposable route. Disposable cutting boards, pan liners for full size pans, a box of gloves, lots of knives each with a purpose. Trim as much as possible at home. Whatever needs washing goes home in the dirty cooker -- all of which gets washed at home!
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01-14-2013, 10:48 AM | #20 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 03-05-09
Location: Dodgeville, WI
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And another vote for at least one (and maybe 2) full run practices at home. The closer to contest conditions the better. Like Candy Sue, I also trim all meats at home and use as much disposable stuff as possible. It makes the comp so much easier. Welcome to the deep end of the pool - you will be hooked. Regards.
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01-14-2013, 10:53 AM | #21 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-22-11
Location: Edgewater, MD
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Or Saturday morning
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01-14-2013, 11:05 AM | #22 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 05-28-12
Location: Portland, or
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A couple rubber floor mats in your cook area will save your feet. And a table raised up to the right height will save your back. We learned those lessons the hard way.
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01-14-2013, 11:19 AM | #23 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 07-22-05
Location: Long Island, NY
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I'll make it simple for you.
You're not going to win. So simply enjoy yourself, meet as many other competitors as you can, and take it all in. You'll learn a lot that way, have a great experience and will not risk disappointment.
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01-14-2013, 12:27 PM | #24 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 02-12-08
Location: Ft.Worth Tx.
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He said a mouthful here!
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01-14-2013, 12:41 PM | #25 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 05-17-09
Location: Phoenixville, PA
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1. Have a timeline written
2. Strive to not come in last 3. And, have fun!
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01-14-2013, 01:04 PM | #26 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-22-11
Location: Edgewater, MD
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Take good notes on everything. I usually write them on my score sheets afterward and on my phone during.
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01-14-2013, 02:39 PM | #27 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-06-09
Location: Cary, NC
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Quote:
This is what we do. |
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01-14-2013, 02:51 PM | #28 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-14-09
Location: Caledonia, MI
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We started doing this last year and it was really nice not worrying about dishes. Ours usually set until Sunday morning though....It's straight to the bed for me when I get home
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01-14-2013, 03:31 PM | #29 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-14-05
Location: Vernon, Connecticut
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What he said. Look, your first comp is a learning experience. We do this to have fun or at least the Polocks do. Go easy on yourself, enjoy your experience and most of all enjoy yourself.
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01-14-2013, 05:31 PM | #30 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 01-09-13
Location: Tupelo, MS
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I would suggest practicing cooking during the late night hours – like starting your smoker up at 10 pm or at 2 am. There is a difference to starting up a smoker on a cool / chilly night and starting one up on a sunny warm day. On our first comp we lost over an hour getting up to temp starting the fire the way we did. Plus it was a little difficult for us working at night – we have adequate lights now but we learned the hard way.
We also learned a lot from the first comp we did where it stormed on us – Lord have mercy did we learn a lot. |
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