Why don't you enter a throwdown? Just Sayin.

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 09:23 PM

When I look at the number of people associated with these forums, I am amazed at how few of my Brethren participate in the weekly Throwdowns. I am really curious why more of ya'll don't participate. I have competed in many a chili cook-off and BBQ events at the backyard, novice, level and found them to be very biased with respect to the judging. (Who knows who and the old boy network, etc.) These events were not cheap btw. I have spent upwards of $200.00 for chili ingredients alone. Only to be overlooked in the judging, when I know my final product was far superior.

I really like the BBQ Brethren format for the Throwdowns. I only have to make what I would already be making for myself for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. No need for giant pots to feed the masses or to box up for the judges. Granted, nobody can judge on taste, but to be completely honest, if my dish is off or tastes like chit I will tell you and I have done so.

Please tell me your thoughts, I am really, genuinely curious why there are not more participants in these fun weekly contests.

Jed

landarc · 05-09-2013, 09:32 PM

I am in a mode currently, where I am not always cooking outside. If I was, I would enter more often. I will get back into the swing soon.

oifmarine2003 · 05-09-2013, 09:38 PM

I really enjoy doing it! And, I just entered the zero club on the soul food!

Gore · 05-09-2013, 09:43 PM

I never really considered it before. I thought you had to have some sort of membership or something. Are you telling me that everyone can enter ... and it's free? Wow, what a great deal! Sounds like fun!

mytmouz · 05-09-2013, 09:58 PM

I got a zero in my very first one and don't want to ruin my average...

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

I am in a mode currently, where I am not always cooking outside. If I was, I would enter more often. I will get back into the swing soon.

Please don't reply from the restaurant tonight. This could be considered unreasonable at best Bob!

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gore

I never really considered it before. I thought you had to have some sort of membership or something. Are you telling me that everyone can enter ... and it's free? Wow, what a great deal! Sounds like fun!

Yes, Gore it is true all this fun for free! You should really spread your wings and fly. I would be quite beneficial for you!

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mytmouz

I got a zero in my very first one and don't want to ruin my average...

Me 2, thats what keeps me coming back! I want to see if I can do it again!

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oifmarine2003

I really enjoy doing it! And, I just entered the zero club on the soul food!

Congratulations!

Whistler · 05-09-2013, 10:06 PM

Still tweaking my recipes, low sodium, low fat ugh! Once I can get them to taste like something again it looks like fun.

CharredApron · 05-09-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Whistler

Still tweaking my recipes, low sodium, low fat ugh! Once I can get them to taste like something again it looks like fun.

Only the shadow knows, keep cookin and we will be lookin!
Jed

cheapbeer · 05-09-2013, 10:16 PM

I have never been able to get pics to load from my phone and my internet is poor so I always had trouble getting pics to load from my laptop in a timely manner.Laptop went to hell and now I have an Ipad which seems to be faster so I may try one if the pics load better.

K-JUN · 05-10-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by oifmarine2003

I really enjoy doing it! And, I just entered the zero club on the soul food!

Another Soul Food Zero member here on my first try in a Throwdown. I'm hooked now. Yesterday my wife asked what I was cooking for this weeks contest because she is digging the new stuff. I do all the cooking at my house and lately my menu choices have been a little uninspired. Participating in the Throwdowns have gotten my creative juices flowing again. I find myself paying more attention to my everyday cooking. So far this week I have prepared two new dishes and my family is loving the results.
Another thing I wanted to say is don't get hung up on trying to create "authentic" dishes for each category. Something inspired by or using ingredients familiar to the category is okay IMHO. I also wonder if people think everything in the entry has to be cooked outside. Just my opinion but as a voter if the main component is grilled, smoked, or barbecued that's cool.

CharredApron · 05-10-2013, 07:13 AM

Living here in South Florida, I cook everything I can outdoors. I don't like to add heat inside while paying to cool it down. I am also the chef around here and my wife doesn't eat red meat so that's 2 meals at a time usually. The throwdowns are a lot of fun for me I always have a lot of left overs for my friends and family.

jaronimo · 05-10-2013, 07:13 AM

Thats a good question. I know I am here and sometimes see the throwdown threads and think I should do that. Then the phone rings, and with my short, childlike attention span I forget all about it. I am going to enter this weeks throwdown!

Hold on, phones ringing...

05-09-2013, 09:23 PM	#1
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	Why don't you enter a throwdown? Just Sayin. When I look at the number of people associated with these forums, I am amazed at how few of my Brethren participate in the weekly Throwdowns. I am really curious why more of ya'll don't participate. I have competed in many a chili cook-off and BBQ events at the backyard, novice, level and found them to be very biased with respect to the judging. (Who knows who and the old boy network, etc.) These events were not cheap btw. I have spent upwards of $200.00 for chili ingredients alone. Only to be overlooked in the judging, when I know my final product was far superior. I really like the BBQ Brethren format for the Throwdowns. I only have to make what I would already be making for myself for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. No need for giant pots to feed the masses or to box up for the judges. Granted, nobody can judge on taste, but to be completely honest, if my dish is off or tastes like chit I will tell you and I have done so. Please tell me your thoughts, I am really, genuinely curious why there are not more participants in these fun weekly contests. Jed __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

05-09-2013, 09:32 PM	#2
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I am in a mode currently, where I am not always cooking outside. If I was, I would enter more often. I will get back into the swing soon. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

05-09-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	I really enjoy doing it! And, I just entered the zero club on the soul food! __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

05-09-2013, 09:43 PM	#4
Gore Phizzy Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods, Nazis and scrap iron chefs trying to harvest body parts Name/Nickname : Gore (surprise!)	I never really considered it before. I thought you had to have some sort of membership or something. Are you telling me that everyone can enter ... and it's free? Wow, what a great deal! Sounds like fun! __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1" , and dubbed "Phizzy" by Sir Ron.

05-09-2013, 09:58 PM	#5
mytmouz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-09-11 Location: Pelahatchie MS	I got a zero in my very first one and don't want to ruin my average... __________________ I LUV to smoke 'em... Trailer mounted reverse flow stick burner. Rehomed Weber Kettle #1 Black. Rehomed Weber Kettle #2 Copper Weber Kettle #3, Dads old cooker. Rehomed Brinkman electric. Rehomed Weber Smokey Joe. Rehomed Small Sunbeam tailgater. Rehomed Brinkman vertical smoker. Rehomed Little Chief electric smoker. Rehomed And 2 UDS go to set ups... Rehomed

05-09-2013, 10:06 PM	#10
Whistler Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-11-12 Location: Athens, Texas	Still tweaking my recipes, low sodium, low fat ugh! Once I can get them to taste like something again it looks like fun.

05-09-2013, 10:16 PM	#12
cheapbeer Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-07-12 Location: Westfield, Wisconsin	I have never been able to get pics to load from my phone and my internet is poor so I always had trouble getting pics to load from my laptop in a timely manner.Laptop went to hell and now I have an Ipad which seems to be faster so I may try one if the pics load better. __________________ 2 Primo XL's, 4 Hot and Fast Drums, 1Ugly Drum, 2 22.5 wsm's, and 2 18.5 wsm's.

05-10-2013, 07:13 AM	#14
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	Living here in South Florida, I cook everything I can outdoors. I don't like to add heat inside while paying to cool it down. I am also the chef around here and my wife doesn't eat red meat so that's 2 meals at a time usually. The throwdowns are a lot of fun for me I always have a lot of left overs for my friends and family. __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

05-10-2013, 07:13 AM	#15
jaronimo Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-30-08 Location: Northwest NJ	Thats a good question. I know I am here and sometimes see the throwdown threads and think I should do that. Then the phone rings, and with my short, childlike attention span I forget all about it. I am going to enter this weeks throwdown! Hold on, phones ringing... __________________ [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][SIZE=2] [SIZE=3][SIZE=2]Wood fired pizza oven,Copper Weber Gold, Green Weber Performer, Black Weber Silver, Green logo'd 18 inch Weber Gold, and a UDS of course. [/SIZE] [/SIZE][/SIZE] [/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][URL]http://cookinginmyyard.com/[/URL][/SIZE]