Competition sauce question

ddog27 · 05-20-2005, 01:01 PM

I am still a competition virgin, but I am getting set to get started next year. Still lots of practice sessions needed!

My question is: For those of you who compete, what changes do you make in your sauce between what you use in a competition and what you would use for your personal BBQing?

Also do you change your sauce based on who the judging group is made up of?

chad · 05-20-2005, 01:57 PM

You make YOUR sauce the way you like it or think will make it competitive. If you switch up from what you normally do you'll never get that repeatable taste you're looking for.

Good luck - winning can be a feather in the cap - I understand that's where KC Masterpiece got it's start - winning at the AR sauce competition.

We don't normally compete in any of the ancillary events (except dessert, once!) - but some teams like Jack's Old South clean up regularly.

BrooklynQ · 05-20-2005, 03:45 PM

I noticed a lot of bottled sauces being used in competetion. Maybe it's a northeast thing.

Solidkick · 05-20-2005, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynQ

I noticed a lot of bottled sauces being used in competetion. Maybe it's a northeast thing.

IMO........it's kinda best to see what sauce sells in the area, then try it or something similar........generally your judges are locals.......and I think that may be why you are seeing the bottled suace used.......

jminion · 05-20-2005, 04:35 PM

Doctored bottled sauce works in most all of the country.

rbinms33 · 05-23-2005, 01:02 PM

I agree. I start off with Kraft BBQ sauce as my base and go from there. Tried making my own completely from scratch one time but not only did it cost more but it was kind of a PITA too. Once a year, the Kroger stores around here put the Kraft on sale 2 for a buck and I load up to last me through the year.

smokincracker · 05-23-2005, 02:52 PM

I have to agree with Jim.
Find a sauce you like to use and doctor it up.

05-20-2005, 01:01 PM	#1
ddog27 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-16-05 Location: Queen Creek, AZ	Competition sauce question I am still a competition virgin, but I am getting set to get started next year. Still lots of practice sessions needed! My question is: For those of you who compete, what changes do you make in your sauce between what you use in a competition and what you would use for your personal BBQing? Also do you change your sauce based on who the judging group is made up of?

05-20-2005, 01:57 PM	#2
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	You make YOUR sauce the way you like it or think will make it competitive. If you switch up from what you normally do you'll never get that repeatable taste you're looking for. Good luck - winning can be a feather in the cap - I understand that's where KC Masterpiece got it's start - winning at the AR sauce competition. We don't normally compete in any of the ancillary events (except dessert, once!) - but some teams like Jack's Old South clean up regularly. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

05-20-2005, 04:35 PM	#5
jminion is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-04 Location: Federal Way WA	Doctored bottled sauce works in most all of the country. __________________ Jim www.twoloosescrewsbbq.com Ole Hickory EL/EDx WSM Primos Klose couple of Ranch kettles

05-23-2005, 01:02 PM	#6
rbinms33 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Coldwater, MS (just south of Memphis)	I agree. I start off with Kraft BBQ sauce as my base and go from there. Tried making my own completely from scratch one time but not only did it cost more but it was kind of a PITA too. Once a year, the Kroger stores around here put the Kraft on sale 2 for a buck and I load up to last me through the year. __________________ Richie Perfect Smoke BBQ Team Pork Me Baby BBQ Team Coldwater, MS (just south of Memphis) KCBS CBJ #7595 NB Bandera Mod E Custom Drum Smoker 18" Weber Smoky Mountain Weber Kettle One Touch Silver

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BrooklynQ Banned Join Date: 07-18-04	I noticed a lot of bottled sauces being used in competetion. Maybe it's a northeast thing.

05-23-2005, 02:52 PM	#7
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