Just to be clear on this rule...

Smokin' Hicks · 02-16-2012, 09:44 AM

we can do all trimming of meat ahead of time at home away from the comp site? right? I ask this same damn thing and question myself on it every year...but my worst nightmare is showing up with a trimmed brisket, chicken, ribs, and butt and the meat inspector DQ'ing me for trimming ahead of time

... thanks for putting my mind at ease

boogiesnap · 02-16-2012, 09:45 AM

yes you can.

dmprantz · 02-16-2012, 10:01 AM

For KCBS you can. Not sure if you can for MBN. FBA allows it, but you are suggested or required to bring receipts or lables showing that it is USDA inspected meat. You cannot season or treat the meant until after meat inspection.

dmp

boogiesnap · 02-16-2012, 10:05 AM

good point regarding different sanctioning bodies.

Rich Parker · 02-16-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin' Hicks

we can do all trimming of meat ahead of time at home away from the comp site? right? I ask this same damn thing and question myself on it every year...but my worst nightmare is showing up with a trimmed brisket, chicken, ribs, and butt and the meat inspector DQ'ing me for trimming ahead of time

... thanks for putting my mind at ease

Only in MO is it illegal to pre-trim your meats.

kidding of course.

Remember when the meat inspector comes around majority of the time it is the organizer or one of their volunteers doing the inspection so don't get too worked up if they say something stupid or are ignorant, just ask them to get the KCBS rep.

Rookie'48 · 02-16-2012, 10:08 PM

Trimmed, yes - seasoned (marinade, injection, rub, etc), no. At least for KCBS comps.

Crash · 02-17-2012, 02:08 AM

In our experience, we have shown all 4 non-seasoned (and home-trimmed) meats to the inspector. It's always been met with a "yup, yup, yup, yup...you're good to go".

Inspectors aren't out there to hurt competiton teams. It's just one of those protocol things.

Mike - CSBBBQ · 02-17-2012, 08:24 AM

You can in KCBS. Saves time for tasty beverages

QueNivorous · 02-17-2012, 08:39 AM

For KCBS a good way to remember it is:

You can always take away from the meat before it's inspected. You just can't add to it.

Buckwheats BBq · 02-17-2012, 09:43 AM

I called KCBS and they told me it had to be in the package.

QueNivorous · 02-17-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckwheats BBq

I called KCBS and they told me it had to be in the package.

I don't know who you talked to but that is NOT correct. We've trimmed ahead of time for the last twi years with never a question asked. Ask any contest rep.

boogiesnap · 02-17-2012, 10:32 AM

definately not correct.

unless, a 2012 rule change we don't know about.

Buckwheats BBq · 02-17-2012, 03:06 PM

What size fire extinguisher do you need for the KCBS?

boogiesnap · 02-17-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckwheats BBq

What size fire extinguisher do you need for the KCBS?

ask yourself, what kind/size fire extinguisher do i need to put out a fire in my pit?

get that one.

QueNivorous · 02-17-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckwheats BBq

What size fire extinguisher do you need for the KCBS?

KCBS does not mandate any particular size fire extinguisher. They only say that you need to have one near your pit. Some organizers or fire marshalls might stipulate what you must have but KCBS does not.

02-16-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
Smokin' Hicks On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-24-11 Location: Imperial, MO Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Just to be clear on this rule... we can do all trimming of meat ahead of time at home away from the comp site? right? I ask this same damn thing and question myself on it every year...but my worst nightmare is showing up with a trimmed brisket, chicken, ribs, and butt and the meat inspector DQ'ing me for trimming ahead of time ... thanks for putting my mind at ease __________________ Big Poppa--4000 Lbs. Off Set Stick Burner, Custom Built Chicken Destroyer, STOKER, Black Thermapen

02-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	yes you can. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

02-16-2012, 10:01 AM	#3
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For KCBS you can. Not sure if you can for MBN. FBA allows it, but you are suggested or required to bring receipts or lables showing that it is USDA inspected meat. You cannot season or treat the meant until after meat inspection. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

02-16-2012, 10:05 AM	#4
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	good point regarding different sanctioning bodies. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

02-16-2012, 10:08 PM	#6
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trimmed, yes - seasoned (marinade, injection, rub, etc), no. At least for KCBS comps. __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 KCBS BoD Judges' Advocate Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff. The above post is only my opinion - mine & mine alone.

02-17-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
Crash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Kailua, HI (Oahu) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In our experience, we have shown all 4 non-seasoned (and home-trimmed) meats to the inspector. It's always been met with a "yup, yup, yup, yup...you're good to go". Inspectors aren't out there to hurt competiton teams. It's just one of those protocol things. __________________ Crash - HIBarbeque.com

02-17-2012, 08:24 AM	#8
Mike - CSBBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Columbia, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can in KCBS. Saves time for tasty beverages __________________ Mike CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE Bbq. Because Bad BBQ is Downright Criminal [COLOR=#000080]csbbbq.com[/COLOR] KCBS & MABA member - CBJ #21870 Jambo (Geer) Pit Lang 84 Deluxe w/roof system Lang 60 w/warmer

02-17-2012, 08:39 AM	#9
QueNivorous On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-15-11 Location: Del Rio, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For KCBS a good way to remember it is: You can always take away from the meat before it's inspected. You just can't add to it. __________________ QueNivorous Jambo J-3, Jambo Backyard, Backwoods Party, Backwoods Chubby, Custom Offset, WSM, and a Primo Oval XL.

02-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#10
Buckwheats BBq Found some matches. Join Date: 02-15-12 Location: Aiken, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I called KCBS and they told me it had to be in the package.

02-17-2012, 10:32 AM	#12
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	definately not correct. unless, a 2012 rule change we don't know about. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

02-17-2012, 03:06 PM	#13
Buckwheats BBq Found some matches. Join Date: 02-15-12 Location: Aiken, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What size fire extinguisher do you need for the KCBS?