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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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01-13-2013, 06:28 PM | #1 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-23-12
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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1st comp coming up, feeling the pressure
I'm going jump into the comp BBQ circuit this year. I've read, I've studied, I've taken classes, I've judged, I've practiced.... I am excited!!!!!
I'd love to hear any advice you have, dos donts... Videos... I'll tak anything when it comes to learning
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01-13-2013, 06:36 PM | #2 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 07-13-12
Location: Sterling, VA
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Read Starting the Fire by George Hensler.
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01-13-2013, 06:38 PM | #3 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-23-12
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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I've read that and loved it, I second the vote for that reading.
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01-13-2013, 06:45 PM | #4 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 01-28-12
Location: Hagerstown, MD
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1. Don't kill your self "over-preparing"
2. Do take your cooking seriously 3. Do ENJOY the experience 4. Don't finish DAL Those and a few other common sense things will make for a great time!
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01-13-2013, 07:09 PM | #5 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 10-08-11
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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When and where is your first comp?
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01-13-2013, 07:29 PM | #6 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-23-12
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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High Desert BBQ Showdown, Victorville CA
Ive got Johnny's class and a few judgings before then to take in more knowledge
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01-13-2013, 08:13 PM | #7 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 10-08-11
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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I don't know if you have yet, but one thing that really helped me prepare for my first contest was actually doing a four meat cook. I only did one practice four meat cook, but it really helped me.
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01-13-2013, 09:10 PM | #8 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-10-11
Location: Saskatoon, SK
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DO NOT GET SH*TTY DRUNK ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
That is all.
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01-13-2013, 09:24 PM | #9 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-29-10
Location: Corona, CA
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Lots of time before your fist comp.. Practice your timing. Make sure you're happy with your 4 meats and then it's all about executing it at the comp.
Most importantly make all your turn ins and have fun!
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01-13-2013, 09:26 PM | #10 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-23-12
Location: Carlsbad, CA
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What are you folks using for hot water? Clean up water
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01-13-2013, 09:33 PM | #11 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-29-11
Location: Lincoln, NE
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I ran a full practice comp the week before to get my timing down and get one out of the way so to speak. I was more nervous when I did that, than when I actually competed. Being at a comp and the fun atmosphere, BBQ camaraderie and all that goes along with it, just made it so fun I didn't feel nervous, and I did well.
But again, a full practice cook is a good idea.
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01-13-2013, 09:36 PM | #12 | |
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Join Date: 12-09-04
Location: Wandering, but not lost
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For hot water lots of guys use an igloo drink cooler and boil water with a turkey fryer and put it in the drink cooler. It will stay hot for hours.
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01-14-2013, 12:19 AM | #13 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-29-10
Location: Corona, CA
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I use a Coleman Hot Water On Demand that I bought used on eBay
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01-14-2013, 12:41 AM | #14 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 09-12-10
Location: ST George, Ga
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Three things:
* Have a time line written down from when you arrive till when you leave. It was a huge help when I first started... * Stick with what you practiced. Do not get caught up changing because you heard or may have seen another team doing something. Write things down as you go and make changes when and if you need to when it is practice time. * Have fun and really take in the entire experience, call it a win for yourself if you do not finish D-A-L. Good luck and let us know how you did... |
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01-14-2013, 06:36 AM | #15 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-14-10
Location: Rogers, AR
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Lots of good advice here, pay attention to the not getting drunk part.
You are plenty prepared. If you can not pull it off now (with all that money spent) you never will. Good luck. |
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