What comes first comp or school - redux

jaxbbq · 02-14-2011, 04:07 PM

Some time back I asked the question about what to do first. Based on your input I descided to enter a comp. Boots N BBq in Starke, FL.

I hedged my bet by signing up for Bill Anderson's Barbecue coach. There was a thread about that last week. I watched Bill's videos, used his recommendations for sauce, rub and brisket injection. Then used his time table to schedule the cook. I had practiced each meat individually but had not done a full comp cook. Without Bill's schedule I would have in big trouble. To include another thread in this shameless self plug I cooked on one Lang 84 by myself. That answers the question can everything be cooked on one cooker and be done by one person. Now for the unabashed tooting of my own horn. Placed #3 in brisket, #4 in chicken, #7 in butt, and 14th in ribs. Those scores earned a grand champion trophy. Not to blow too much smoke I have to say it was in the backyard division.

So if you are reading this and thinking about entering a comp. DO IT!!! The people you will meet and the fun that you will have (when its over) are experiences that you might as well enjoy. Thanks to everyone who posts on this forum. What I learned here and from Bill's videos along with the encouragement received here got me off the dime and into competition. Problem is now I am really hooked.

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 02-14-2011, 04:09 PM

Congrats! Great job! Look forward to seeing you on the FBA circuit!

mkevenson · 02-14-2011, 04:28 PM

Jax, way to go. A GC in your 1st go round. Your'e a lost soul now!!!!!!

Mark

landarc · 02-14-2011, 04:30 PM

I think they give the newest guy in any backyard comp a trophy or two, then get you hooked and on the juice. Another one addicted.

Smokedelic · 02-14-2011, 04:32 PM

Congrats and welcome to the slippery slope!

Ron_L · 02-14-2011, 04:35 PM

Congrats on the GC! Backyard or not, that's a great accomplishment! Of course, now you HAVE to enter the pro division

bigabyte · 02-14-2011, 04:36 PM

Congrats on the GC!

Backyard or not, it's a great accomplishment.

Rub · 02-14-2011, 04:42 PM

Way to go bro!

Alexa RnQ · 02-14-2011, 04:49 PM

Most expensive trophy you'll ever get

Congratulations!!!

jaxbbq · 02-14-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivaHerself

Most expensive trophy you'll ever get

Congratulations!!!

That my friend is the most insightful thing I have heard.

Rich Parker · 02-14-2011, 05:24 PM

Congratulations!

Ken V · 02-14-2011, 05:24 PM

Great job!!!

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 02-14-2011, 05:56 PM

congrats!!! sounds like the videos helped out!!

luckyduk · 02-14-2011, 06:18 PM

Congrats....now the real learning begins

jaxbbq · 02-15-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' Gnome BBQ

congrats!!! sounds like the videos helped out!!

The videos were money well spent. I considered taking a hands on class because of the interaction. I will probably still take a class, however the videos allow me to repeat steps as many times as i need to get the info through my thick skull.

02-14-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
jaxbbq Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-10 Location: jacksonville, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What comes first comp or school - redux Some time back I asked the question about what to do first. Based on your input I descided to enter a comp. Boots N BBq in Starke, FL. I hedged my bet by signing up for Bill Anderson's Barbecue coach. There was a thread about that last week. I watched Bill's videos, used his recommendations for sauce, rub and brisket injection. Then used his time table to schedule the cook. I had practiced each meat individually but had not done a full comp cook. Without Bill's schedule I would have in big trouble. To include another thread in this shameless self plug I cooked on one Lang 84 by myself. That answers the question can everything be cooked on one cooker and be done by one person. Now for the unabashed tooting of my own horn. Placed #3 in brisket, #4 in chicken, #7 in butt, and 14th in ribs. Those scores earned a grand champion trophy. Not to blow too much smoke I have to say it was in the *backyard division*. So if you are reading this and thinking about entering a comp. DO IT!!! The people you will meet and the fun that you will have (when its over) are experiences that you might as well enjoy. Thanks to everyone who posts on this forum. What I learned here and from Bill's videos along with the encouragement received here got me off the dime and into competition. Problem is now I am really hooked.

02-14-2011, 04:09 PM	#2
WhiskeyBentBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-17-10 Location: Lakeland, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats! Great job! Look forward to seeing you on the FBA circuit! __________________ Chad - Whiskey Bent BBQ

02-14-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
Smokedelic Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-24-06 Location: Tulsa, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats and welcome to the slippery slope! __________________ Mike - Team Enoserv

02-14-2011, 04:35 PM	#6
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the GC! Backyard or not, that's a great accomplishment! Of course, now you HAVE to enter the pro division __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

02-14-2011, 04:42 PM	#8
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go bro! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

02-14-2011, 04:28 PM	#3
mkevenson Found some matches. Join Date: 02-05-11 Location: Santa Rosa, Calif Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Jax, way to go. A GC in your 1st go round. Your'e a lost soul now!!!!!! Mark __________________ Mark, Mark's Kitchen & Smokin' BBQ, We're Just Cookin' Here

02-14-2011, 04:30 PM	#4
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think they give the newest guy in any backyard comp a trophy or two, then get you hooked and on the juice. Another one addicted. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

02-14-2011, 04:36 PM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Congrats on the GC! Backyard or not, it's a great accomplishment. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

02-14-2011, 04:49 PM	#9
Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most expensive trophy you'll ever get Congratulations!!! __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

02-14-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations! __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

02-14-2011, 05:24 PM	#12
Ken V Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Moline, IL. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great job!!! __________________ BabyGotBack BBQ team Stumps GF222P Uber fast stealth black thermapen Cubby blue Thermapen UDS XL UDS 22.5" weber X 2

02-14-2011, 05:56 PM	#13
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	congrats!!! sounds like the videos helped out!! __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

02-14-2011, 06:18 PM	#14
luckyduk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Denver,Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats....now the real learning begins __________________ Justin- Lucky's Q bbq team Lucky's Q and Catering 2 Stumps Stretch's Stumps 3X5 offset with warmer

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