First Rib Competition

Smoke House Moe · 09-24-2012, 08:00 AM

Just did my first competition this last weekend. I brought a good friend to help out with the cooking.
It was different than most competitions, as we had to cook 12 racks becuase the ticket buyers were going to taste all the ribs.
Using an 18 and 22 inch WSM, with one rib rack, there was just enough space.
They provided full spare racks, which we had to trim and dress...not a fun start to the day.
Got the ribs smoking at 10am for judging at 3:15.
Cooked three hours and got a real nice bark, then foiled with honey, brown sugar, and apple juice.
Turn in time was changed and threw most of the teams off. I handed in some nice ones, but I would have had a better turn in if I timed it better.
Overall we didn't place. Had a great time and met lots of good people who also love BBQ.
I can't wait to do it again.
The forum was very helpful in preparing for the comp, so thanks to everyone who posts here.

JS-TX · 09-24-2012, 09:54 AM

Every comp. I've done has been both fun and a learning experience. Glad you had a great time!

4uweque · 09-24-2012, 10:18 AM

Changing the time isn't cool! I have a strict timeline, that would screw me up bad.

Teamfour · 09-24-2012, 10:21 AM

Congrats on just trying!

09-24-2012, 08:00 AM	#1
Smoke House Moe Got Wood. Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: Robbinsdale Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First Rib Competition Just did my first competition this last weekend. I brought a good friend to help out with the cooking. It was different than most competitions, as we had to cook 12 racks becuase the ticket buyers were going to taste all the ribs. Using an 18 and 22 inch WSM, with one rib rack, there was just enough space. They provided full spare racks, which we had to trim and dress...not a fun start to the day. Got the ribs smoking at 10am for judging at 3:15. Cooked three hours and got a real nice bark, then foiled with honey, brown sugar, and apple juice. Turn in time was changed and threw most of the teams off. I handed in some nice ones, but I would have had a better turn in if I timed it better. Overall we didn't place. Had a great time and met lots of good people who also love BBQ. I can't wait to do it again. The forum was very helpful in preparing for the comp, so thanks to everyone who posts here. __________________ 2 - WSM 18.5, 1 - WSM 22.5, and 1 - ECB Smoke n Pit.

09-24-2012, 10:18 AM	#3
4uweque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Memphis Tenn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Changing the time isn't cool! I have a strict timeline, that would screw me up bad. __________________ 3 UDS's / Orion cooker / gas cabinet converted to charcoal / Weber kettle / Cowboy grill

09-24-2012, 10:21 AM	#4
Teamfour is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on just trying! __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Great Outdoors Propane Vertical\|Bar-B-Chef Offset \|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast Orange Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer KCBS CBJ

09-24-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
JS-TX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Every comp. I've done has been both fun and a learning experience. Glad you had a great time!