My First Comp- Cape Girardeau, MO

slat · 07-23-2006, 02:37 PM

I will be cooking in my first comp on Aug. 25 and 26 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Any pointers that some of you more experienced teams can offer will be greatly appreciated. It will be my Nephew and me doing it all. I'm sure we will get some help from our ladies. I get lots of compliments on my que so I'm just curious to see how it fair in the world of comp.

billm · 07-23-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slat

I will be cooking in my first comp on Aug. 25 and 26 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Any pointers that some of you more experienced teams can offer will be greatly appreciated. It will be my Nephew and me doing it all. I'm sure we will get some help from our ladies. I get lots of compliments on my que so I'm just curious to see how it fair in the world of comp.

do a practice cook at home outside complete with turn in boxes, turn in time schedule, etc.....

BBQPETE · 07-23-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by slat

I will be cooking in my first comp on Aug. 25 and 26 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Any pointers that some of you more experienced teams can offer will be greatly appreciated. It will be my Nephew and me doing it all. I'm sure we will get some help from our ladies. I get lots of compliments on my que so I'm just curious to see how it fair in the world of comp.

Make a list of everything you need, don`t wait til the last minute you will think of something every day and you will forget something.save the list for the next bbq contest

MilitantSquatter · 07-23-2006, 03:21 PM

Bill M's advise is dead on.... a practice cook for all categories under contest setting/equipment and timing will be a big help.

We had a full practice run from Sat morning to Sunday afternoon with everything outside except to use the restroom indoors.

It was very good... Luckily we had plenty of shorter practice cooks before (doing only one or two categories at a time) so we did not find ourselves going indoors for any supplies or food.

We've built a checklist adapting from others posted here (do a search for competition checklist if you need to refer to one) but we've been using our stuff for so long we did not really need it when we actually packed for the contest.

You'll only really need to do this once... just to work out any major kinks before you show up at the contest.

Also, if at all possible, visit a contest in your area beforehand and stick around a while to observe. Cooking with another experienced team as a helper might be good too if you know anyone in your area.

Good Luck !!

voodoobbqIL · 07-24-2006, 11:46 AM

organize your supplies ahead of time. Label everything so when you get out there you can set everything up and get comfortable about how things are laying out. Figure out during you practice how your smokers will layout and the best traffic flow for you, your team and any public that wonders by. Bring plenty of water to drink and clean with. And have plenty of small cleanup supplies, like clorox wipes and spray 409. Oh and this is one that I see many folks missing...fire extinguisher, it's the law in most places. Take a look around you kitchen and think of things you normally use and make sure you have them in your competition pack. Good luck and welcome to the competition pit!

Bellybro · 07-24-2006, 03:17 PM

Good Luck Slat! GIve em hell!!

Solidkick · 07-24-2006, 06:20 PM

Best of luck Slat.......and if you need an extension for the sewer line hook up for the trailer, give us a call!

slat · 07-24-2006, 06:49 PM

I'll be sure to do that Kick. LOL

kcquer · 07-24-2006, 07:03 PM

Best of luck Brother Slat!!

Sawdustguy · 07-24-2006, 09:45 PM

Go for it Slat! Don't forget to enjoy yourself, thats most important!

parrothead · 07-25-2006, 06:45 AM

Good luck! Let us know how it works out.

Q Haven · 07-25-2006, 07:22 AM

I just started competing this year, it'll hook ya! Remember to have fun and take the time to meet some of the great people out there on the circuit.

Wildcat · 07-25-2006, 10:03 PM

Cape Girardeau is not that far from where I live. I'll try to run up there and check it out. What do I look for to find you?? Good luck!!

HoDeDo · 07-26-2006, 08:06 AM

The Cape G contest sounds fun, we'll be cooking the Roots festival in Paola that weekend.

I also agree with Vinny -- with one small change: If you have another contest in your area you can visit beforehand - Swing by early, before they are digging into contest meat, and make some aquaintances. Most folks are more than willing to share pointers. I know Jeff (Big Creek) was even able to get some great ones from Myron Mixon!

Then, once you have made some new friends - check out how they prep their turn in boxes when you swing through on Sat. morning. That seems to be the biggest "mystery" that alot of new teams ask us.... i.e. what do you do with all that farking parsley!!!

You can also see how different folks set up thier camps for traffic flow - or for averting traffic flow. How may prep tables.... table height, wash area, hot water, etc.. I think Jay has pics of the signs he posts during prep/turn-in time.... to keep the public out. Not sure the title of that thread.

Good luck, and let us know how you do!

Jeff_in_KC · 07-26-2006, 08:16 AM

Not much more I can add to the great advice you've gotten here so I'll just say "good luck" and if you have any questions about a rookie's perspective in all this, give me a shout. I'd be glad to help ya.

07-23-2006, 02:37 PM	#1
slat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-10-03 Location: Marble Hill, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My First Comp- Cape Girardeau, MO I will be cooking in my first comp on Aug. 25 and 26 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Any pointers that some of you more experienced teams can offer will be greatly appreciated. It will be my Nephew and me doing it all. I'm sure we will get some help from our ladies. I get lots of compliments on my que so I'm just curious to see how it fair in the world of comp. __________________ Cell 573-979-2426 Proud member of the MOFO chapter. Bandera Turkey Fryer Rusting and corroding Gas Grill

07-23-2006, 03:21 PM	#4
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bill M's advise is dead on.... a practice cook for all categories under contest setting/equipment and timing will be a big help. We had a full practice run from Sat morning to Sunday afternoon with everything outside except to use the restroom indoors. It was very good... Luckily we had plenty of shorter practice cooks before (doing only one or two categories at a time) so we did not find ourselves going indoors for any supplies or food. We've built a checklist adapting from others posted here (do a search for competition checklist if you need to refer to one) but we've been using our stuff for so long we did not really need it when we actually packed for the contest. You'll only really need to do this once... just to work out any major kinks before you show up at the contest. Also, if at all possible, visit a contest in your area beforehand and stick around a while to observe. Cooking with another experienced team as a helper might be good too if you know anyone in your area. Good Luck !! __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

07-24-2006, 11:46 AM	#5
voodoobbqIL Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-03-05 Location: Louisville, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	organize your supplies ahead of time. Label everything so when you get out there you can set everything up and get comfortable about how things are laying out. Figure out during you practice how your smokers will layout and the best traffic flow for you, your team and any public that wonders by. Bring plenty of water to drink and clean with. And have plenty of small cleanup supplies, like clorox wipes and spray 409. Oh and this is one that I see many folks missing...fire extinguisher, it's the law in most places. Take a look around you kitchen and think of things you normally use and make sure you have them in your competition pack. Good luck and welcome to the competition pit! __________________ Kevin a.k.a. Smokcrates, BBQ P[FONT=Arial]hilosopher[/FONT] Partners in Swine Comp. BBQ Team KCBS CBJ Ole' Hickory CTO / large BGE 2 x Weber 22.5 One Touch Silver (red , black) Weber Smokey Joe Char-Broil Gas Passer

07-24-2006, 03:17 PM	#6
Bellybro is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-22-04 Location: Hallsville, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good Luck Slat! GIve em hell!! __________________ BellyBro Belly Brothers BBQ Team 2007, 2008 and 2010 Best BBQ Team in Boone County, MOFO Country. Pull Behind Grill and Spicewine Smoker. Weber Silver Kettle Mega Margarita Machine

07-24-2006, 06:20 PM	#7
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best of luck Slat.......and if you need an extension for the sewer line hook up for the trailer, give us a call! __________________ Mr. Kick ------------------------------------------------ *Belly Brothers BBQ Team* "Sister Flame" Spicewine Trailer Smoker,Modified Bandera, Uni-Flame Chicken Cooker with a Spicewine Thermometer mod,Kingsford Barrel cooker and a super fast RED thermapen KC always said "fat cap up!!

07-24-2006, 06:49 PM	#8
slat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-10-03 Location: Marble Hill, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll be sure to do that Kick. LOL __________________ Cell 573-979-2426 Proud member of the MOFO chapter. Bandera Turkey Fryer Rusting and corroding Gas Grill

07-24-2006, 07:03 PM	#9
kcquer Lives in Spirit Join Date: 02-17-04 Location: Wherever there's Sweet Blue Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best of luck Brother Slat!!

07-24-2006, 09:45 PM	#10
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go for it Slat! Don't forget to enjoy yourself, thats most important! __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

07-25-2006, 06:45 AM	#11
parrothead somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck! Let us know how it works out. __________________ Greg American Picker Blog

07-25-2006, 07:22 AM	#12
Q Haven Take a breath! Join Date: 04-26-06 Location: Orange, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just started competing this year, it'll hook ya! Remember to have fun and take the time to meet some of the great people out there on the circuit. __________________ Ted Lorson Backwoods Competitor, Backwoods Party 2x, NEBS Board Member, KCBS Member and Certified Judge

07-25-2006, 10:03 PM	#13
Wildcat Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cape Girardeau is not that far from where I live. I'll try to run up there and check it out. What do I look for to find you?? Good luck!!

07-26-2006, 08:06 AM	#14
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Cape G contest sounds fun, we'll be cooking the Roots festival in Paola that weekend. I also agree with Vinny -- with one small change: If you have another contest in your area you can visit beforehand - Swing by early, before they are digging into contest meat, and make some aquaintances. Most folks are more than willing to share pointers. I know Jeff (Big Creek) was even able to get some great ones from Myron Mixon! Then, once you have made some new friends - check out how they prep their turn in boxes when you swing through on Sat. morning. That seems to be the biggest "mystery" that alot of new teams ask us.... i.e. what do you do with all that farking parsley!!! You can also see how different folks set up thier camps for traffic flow - or for averting traffic flow. How may prep tables.... table height, wash area, hot water, etc.. I think Jay has pics of the signs he posts during prep/turn-in time.... to keep the public out. Not sure the title of that thread. Good luck, and let us know how you do! __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

07-26-2006, 08:16 AM	#15
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not much more I can add to the great advice you've gotten here so I'll just say "good luck" and if you have any questions about a rookie's perspective in all this, give me a shout. I'd be glad to help ya. __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

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