Cap5233
Got Wood.
First off, big thank you to all the brethren. This site has been invaluable. Anyways, had a competition this weekend in Orlando and this was the first one where I had to cook all 4 categories.
The overall cook went well but my chicken took on a weird form while cooking and the pit temp spiked so I figured chicken would be a lost cause. Here is a pick of the prepped chicken and the turn in box
Butt and ribs cooked up just the way I wanted.
And finally the brisket. Oh the brisket....I was terrified and had done a few practice attempts but were not totally in love with the results. On this one I pulled it just like you all say "probe tender". It had a nice little wobble in the flat and I thought maybe I did it. After a rest, I was very pleased with the results
So finally the awards came.......I got a call in chicken, 2nd as a matter of fact. I kept asking the mc if she had that right. I guess the taste made up for the non uniform appearance. After this I also go a call in ribs (3rd), pork (3rd), and a first in brisket. I knew I was in the running at this point for grand champion and sure enough I took home the hardware.
Still cant believe it and I cant wait for my next competition.
The overall cook went well but my chicken took on a weird form while cooking and the pit temp spiked so I figured chicken would be a lost cause. Here is a pick of the prepped chicken and the turn in box
Butt and ribs cooked up just the way I wanted.
And finally the brisket. Oh the brisket....I was terrified and had done a few practice attempts but were not totally in love with the results. On this one I pulled it just like you all say "probe tender". It had a nice little wobble in the flat and I thought maybe I did it. After a rest, I was very pleased with the results
So finally the awards came.......I got a call in chicken, 2nd as a matter of fact. I kept asking the mc if she had that right. I guess the taste made up for the non uniform appearance. After this I also go a call in ribs (3rd), pork (3rd), and a first in brisket. I knew I was in the running at this point for grand champion and sure enough I took home the hardware.
Still cant believe it and I cant wait for my next competition.
