My first GBA event....

wrenfro12 · 10-04-2012, 10:21 AM

I have only cooked for KCBS events. I am going to the Ga Hog Jam in Blairsvillse, Ga and was wonder if I understood the rules correctly......The is no garnish allowed at all for a GBA events?

DawgPhan · 10-04-2012, 10:30 AM

no garnish, fill the box with meat.

Lake Dogs · 10-04-2012, 11:07 AM

+1 above. Also, ribs define tenderness differently. KCBS says "bite through", where GBA follows MBN in where it should "pull cleanly from the bone with only slight resistance".

deguerre · 10-04-2012, 11:18 AM

Is GBA also "whole shoulders" only?

Lake Dogs · 10-04-2012, 12:18 PM

No, that's MBN. GBA can be a picnic, butt, whole shoulder, or ham if you so choose.

deguerre · 10-04-2012, 12:31 PM

Thanks Hance. That's why I asked. If one rule is like MBN, other's could be too.

QN · 10-04-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deguerre

Is GBA also "whole shoulders" only?

MEAT CATEGORIES: The following categories are sanctioned by the GBA.
a. Pork Ribs: Loin back, baby back or spare ribs only. No country style ribs.
b. Pork Loin: May be bone in or bone out, Must weigh 5 pounds or more.
c. Pork: Whole shoulder, Boston butt, Picnic or Whole ham. Must be cooked as a single piece of meat.

olewarthog · 10-04-2012, 01:25 PM

Welcome to the GBA. I think you will like our organization. As stated above, no garnish - just meat in the box. One hint -- fill up the box. GBA judges like to see full boxes. The rules state at least 6 separate pieces. You can do that, but if you want big scores, fill up the box. Its not unusual for a GBA box to have 10+ spares or 15+ baby backs. If you present sliced loin, try to get the slices about pencil width thick. You can sauce the meat in the box or on the side. If you go with sauce on the side, ask the contest rep for sauce cups. Oh & be sure you prepare enough meat for finals. The top 3 in each category advance to a final round & turn in another box.

Jim Sewell
GBA Master Judge; Contest Representative; Webmaster

wrenfro12 · 10-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the information...I am new to competitions this year and having a blast. I have already planed on doing twice as many next year.

10-04-2012, 10:21 AM	#1
wrenfro12 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-25-12 Location: woodstock, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My first GBA event.... I have only cooked for KCBS events. I am going to the Ga Hog Jam in Blairsvillse, Ga and was wonder if I understood the rules correctly......The is no garnish allowed at all for a GBA events?

10-04-2012, 11:07 AM	#3
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 above. Also, ribs define tenderness differently. KCBS says "bite through", where GBA follows MBN in where it should "pull cleanly from the bone with only slight resistance". __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

10-04-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is GBA also "whole shoulders" only? __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

10-04-2012, 12:18 PM	#5
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, that's MBN. GBA can be a picnic, butt, whole shoulder, or ham if you so choose. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

10-04-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Hance. That's why I asked. If one rule is like MBN, other's could be too. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

10-04-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
DawgPhan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-07 Location: Atlanta, Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	no garnish, fill the box with meat.

10-04-2012, 01:25 PM	#8
olewarthog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Hazlehurst, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the GBA. I think you will like our organization. As stated above, no garnish - just meat in the box. One hint -- fill up the box. GBA judges like to see full boxes. The rules state at least 6 separate pieces. You can do that, but if you want big scores, fill up the box. Its not unusual for a GBA box to have 10+ spares or 15+ baby backs. If you present sliced loin, try to get the slices about pencil width thick. You can sauce the meat in the box or on the side. If you go with sauce on the side, ask the contest rep for sauce cups. Oh & be sure you prepare enough meat for finals. The top 3 in each category advance to a final round & turn in another box. Jim Sewell GBA Master Judge; Contest Representative; Webmaster __________________ Jim Sewell -- GBA Master Judge, Contest Rep & GBA Webmaster

10-05-2012, 09:47 AM	#9
wrenfro12 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-25-12 Location: woodstock, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the information...I am new to competitions this year and having a blast. I have already planed on doing twice as many next year.