First Comp this weekend

TBS-BBQ · 06-28-2011, 11:44 AM

Nervous as a whore in church! Me and a buddy are entering a local comp this weekend. We have to do pork butt, ribs, and brisket. This could be the start of a new addiction for me. We will be using a combination of an electric smoker, a CharGrill offset, and my UDS (if I can get it done). Any words of wisdom from those that have gone before? It started as a "well, let's see how we do" and has changed to " hell, we're gonna win this thing".

Rich Parker · 06-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Make sure you read the rules and get the meat done in time and have fun.

TBS-BBQ · 06-28-2011, 12:02 PM

It's a pretty loose competition compared to what I've read on here. As long as the meat is still packaged at the beginning, no pre-treating, it's good. After that, pretty much anything goes as long as you prepare it on site.

Harbormaster · 06-28-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TBS-BBQ

We will be using a combination of an electric smoker, a CharGrill offset, and my UDS (if I can get it done).

Make sure the electric smoker is allowed for the comp. They are not allowed in KCBS events.

Other than that set attainable goals, keep your eye on the clock, and have fun!

Fatback Joe · 06-28-2011, 12:15 PM

What they said.........get your turn ins on time and have fun.

And remember.......it's just cooking BBQ, don't make it harder than it has to be.

Good luck!

jcpetro97 · 06-28-2011, 12:17 PM

Good luck, and be sure to come back and tell us about your experience...

TBS-BBQ · 06-28-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbormaster

Make sure the electric smoker is allowed for the comp. They are not allowed in KCBS events.

Other than that set attainable goals, keep your eye on the clock, and have fun!

This isn't a "sanctioned" event. We've asked about the electric and they said it was allowed. We're going to allow plenty of time and let it rest in a cooler if needed.

Big George's BBQ · 06-28-2011, 12:44 PM

Most important Have a Great Time. Some teams in their first Comps tend to drink too much and then they tank their meats. Have fun and post pics if you can

Fatback Joe · 06-28-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Big George's BBQ

Some teams in their first Comps tend to drink too much and then they tank their meats.

Some still do it after 10.

Big Ugly's BBQ · 06-28-2011, 12:51 PM

To echo what has been said already, the most important thing is to have a great experience and alot of fun. Have a timeline and follow it, can't go wrong if you have practiced and know what has to happen at/by a certain time.

It would be hypocritical for me to say dont drink the night before, so I'll say this, enjoy yourself, BUT remember why you are there. Plenty of time Saturday night and Sunday to kill brain cells.

Let us know how it went and as George said, food pron is always welcomed. Good Luck!!! I have a idea that you will be doing this more and more. It only takes one time to get the "sickness"............

smalls65 · 06-28-2011, 12:58 PM

Take a deep breath, stay focused, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!! Good Luck Bro!!!

riblette · 06-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Welcome to the fray!!!

I agree with everything above.

Stick to your plan!!!!

Best advice I ever received was from Darry Smith from Smitty’s Smoke Patrol: If you are married, or in a relationship, whatever your budget is; double it. For every $ you spend on BBQ you will need to spend another $ for jewelry.

Good Luck!!!!

SteerCrazy · 06-28-2011, 01:42 PM

What they said. #1 rule in BBQ is have fun. good luck!

big brother smoke · 06-28-2011, 02:40 PM

Map out the day time wise!

gitrdone564 · 06-28-2011, 02:48 PM

We just finished our 2nd KCBS comp last weekend and we tanked for the 2nd time because we didn't keep it simple. Que like you que at home. If it's good at home, it'll be good at the comp. A lesson I hope to learn for the next comp.

06-28-2011, 11:57 AM	#2
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Make sure you read the rules and get the meat done in time and have fun. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

06-28-2011, 12:15 PM	#5
Fatback Joe is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Hampden, MA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	What they said.........get your turn ins on time and have fun. And remember.......it's just cooking BBQ, don't make it harder than it has to be. Good luck! __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 KCBS, NEBS Member

06-28-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
Big Ugly's BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Perryville, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To echo what has been said already, the most important thing is to have a great experience and alot of fun. Have a timeline and follow it, can't go wrong if you have practiced and know what has to happen at/by a certain time. It would be hypocritical for me to say dont drink the night before, so I'll say this, enjoy yourself, BUT remember why you are there. Plenty of time Saturday night and Sunday to kill brain cells. Let us know how it went and as George said, food pron is always welcomed. Good Luck!!! I have a idea that you will be doing this more and more. It only takes one time to get the "sickness"............ __________________ Chris, the quiet 1/3 of 3-Eyz BBQ Big Ugly's BBQ & 3 Eyz BBQ www.biguglybbq.com, www.3eyzbbq.com http://3eyzbbq.blogspot.com/ Backwoods Competitor, Char-Griller, WSM, MC BBQ-60 Thanks to our sponsors: The BBQ Guru, Grizzly Coolers, The Ingredients Store (FAB), Yoder Smokers, 1st Mariner Mortgage

06-28-2011, 12:58 PM	#11
smalls65 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-27-09 Location: Durham, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Take a deep breath, stay focused, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!! Good Luck Bro!!! __________________ Ron (The SmokeHouse Bandits BBQ Cookin Team) BWS Chubby, WSM x 3

06-28-2011, 01:05 PM	#12
riblette On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-20-10 Location: folsom, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the fray!!! I agree with everything above. Stick to your plan!!!! Best advice I ever received was from Darry Smith from Smitty’s Smoke Patrol: If you are married, or in a relationship, whatever your budget is; double it. For every $ you spend on BBQ you will need to spend another $ for jewelry. Good Luck!!!! __________________ David

06-28-2011, 11:44 AM	#1
TBS-BBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 09-15-10 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First Comp this weekend Nervous as a whore in church! Me and a buddy are entering a local comp this weekend. We have to do pork butt, ribs, and brisket. This could be the start of a new addiction for me. We will be using a combination of an electric smoker, a CharGrill offset, and my UDS (if I can get it done). Any words of wisdom from those that have gone before? It started as a "well, let's see how we do" and has changed to " hell, we're gonna win this thing".

06-28-2011, 12:02 PM	#3
TBS-BBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 09-15-10 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a pretty loose competition compared to what I've read on here. As long as the meat is still packaged at the beginning, no pre-treating, it's good. After that, pretty much anything goes as long as you prepare it on site.

06-28-2011, 12:17 PM	#6
jcpetro97 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-11 Location: Rochester, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck, and be sure to come back and tell us about your experience...

06-28-2011, 12:44 PM	#8
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most important Have a Great Time. Some teams in their first Comps tend to drink too much and then they tank their meats. Have fun and post pics if you can

06-28-2011, 01:42 PM	#13
SteerCrazy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What they said. #1 rule in BBQ is have fun. good luck! __________________ Weber Performer Weber Smoky Mountain Spicewine Large Single Axle Trailer Traeger Junior with upgraded Ortech Digital Therm #2 La Caja China

06-28-2011, 02:40 PM	#14
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Map out the day time wise! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

06-28-2011, 02:48 PM	#15
gitrdone564 Found some matches. Join Date: 08-04-10 Location: Indianapolis, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We just finished our 2nd KCBS comp last weekend and we tanked for the 2nd time because we didn't keep it simple. Que like you que at home. If it's good at home, it'll be good at the comp. A lesson I hope to learn for the next comp. __________________ MHB -- 2 18.5" WSMs, 1 18.5" Weber Kettle, 1 Weber Performer

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