First competition

thunderbelly · 09-08-2006, 11:41 AM

It's coming, quickly I might add. Our first pro competition is fast approaching. We have smoked everything we plan on entering, read most every tip on this board studied a lot of pictures gone over a few checklists, stocked up on beer.
We are entering ribs, shoulder brisket and chicken. I expect to do well in ribs and chicken and over the half way mark in the other two. In our first competition (Amateur event) we were scored within 6 points of the Canadian champions by the SAME judges one day after they had scored the champions.
anyhow though open to any last minute tips and advice and wish us luck. Lots of pics and hopefully a story or two coming soon

Roo-B-Q'N · 09-08-2006, 12:29 PM

thunderbelly, Good Luck to you, hopefully a few calls along witht he pics and stories.

BrooklynQ · 09-08-2006, 12:47 PM

Good luck! Try not to stress and have some fun.

chad · 09-08-2006, 12:47 PM

Have a good outing!

cmcadams · 09-08-2006, 12:54 PM

I'd say hope for the best, prepare to not finish as high as you think. I don't want you disappointed in your first comp... And if you do walk, you'll just be that much more thrilled!

and I always like the advise Todd from Pepperitaville gives new competitors... Make sure your chicken is on by midnight!

Sawdustguy · 09-08-2006, 12:57 PM

The key here is too set obtainable goals and to fun. If you don't have fun why cook a contest anymore? It's your first contest so don't expect to win grand champion. If it happens that's wonderful, but don't carry the expectation and then be dissapointed. That kills all the fun. When you become more experienced obviously your expectations will rise but don't rob yourself of the joy of your first contest by setting goals that are too lofty.

WannaBeBBQueen · 09-08-2006, 12:59 PM

Hey, Good Luck, make the brethren proud

I'm competing for the first time too, non pro...lol, have fun!!

Sawdustguy · 09-08-2006, 02:01 PM

I'm sorry WannaBeBBQueen and Thunderbelly. I almost forgot to wish you both the best of luck and that you both have lots and lots of fun.

The_Kapn · 09-08-2006, 02:04 PM

Have a great time and let us know how it went.

Did anyone tell you this was addictive??

TIM

River City Smokehouse · 09-08-2006, 02:20 PM

Just don't set your expectations so high that you set yourself up for disappointment and be proud of your doings if you at least finish in the top 50% of the bunch.
Good Luck and have a load of fun!!

cmcadams · 09-08-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River City Smokehouse

Just don't set your expectations so high that you set yourself up for disappointment and be proud of your doings if you at least finish in the top 50% of the bunch.
Good Luck and have a load of fun!!

Our first comp, we had the goal of just not coming in DAL in anything (we'd never been to a comp prior). We didn't come in last, and did ok in a couple categories... We were hooked, and still are!

we'll smoke u · 09-08-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River City Smokehouse

Just don't set your expectations so high that you set yourself up for disappointment and be proud of your doings if you at least finish in the top 50% of the bunch.
Good Luck and have a load of fun!!

Well siad. I dido what River City Smokehouse siad.

thunderbelly · 09-08-2006, 03:28 PM

Hey my honest expectations are to be in the competition and cook in all four categories. I hope my ribs do good but a walk would be a bonus for that. This isn't even going to ba a learning curve, more of a cliff I think.
Thanks for all the good wishes and I will keep everyone updated

chad · 09-08-2006, 03:33 PM

Bottom line: Cook the way you usually cook - if you're pleased with the results, well then you've done your best ON THAT DAY!

Do the evaluation after the event, not during!!

Bigmista · 09-08-2006, 07:27 PM

Pack everything you can so you can make your site feel like home. Take two of the most important things. Don't forget anything!!! Check you meat every 30 minutes to make sure it's still cooking. Cook twice as much as you'll need. Concentrate only on what you are doing. Don't talk or listen to anyone else. Don't drink. Expect to win every category.Yell "fix" everytime somebody else wins something. And most of all, "DON'T MAKE ANY NEW FRIENDS!!!"

Now make sure you do the opposite of everything I just said. Our team motto is "Have fun and don't come in last!"

Good Luck!

09-08-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
thunderbelly On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Brantford, Ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First competition It's coming, quickly I might add. Our first pro competition is fast approaching. We have smoked everything we plan on entering, read most every tip on this board studied a lot of pictures gone over a few checklists, stocked up on beer. We are entering ribs, shoulder brisket and chicken. I expect to do well in ribs and chicken and over the half way mark in the other two. In our first competition (Amateur event) we were scored within 6 points of the Canadian champions by the SAME judges one day after they had scored the champions. anyhow though open to any last minute tips and advice and wish us luck. Lots of pics and hopefully a story or two coming soon __________________ "That's not my tan, it's bark" Oaklahoma Joe trailer rig WSM Traeger 70 ECB starter model

09-08-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
Roo-B-Q'N is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-06 Location: Arlington, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thunderbelly, Good Luck to you, hopefully a few calls along witht he pics and stories. __________________ ________________ www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS CBJ 9831 Large Spicewine, Backwoods Smoker (Party), WSM, Oklahoma Joe's Offset, Wood Fired Oven

09-08-2006, 12:47 PM	#4
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have a good outing! __________________ 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, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

09-08-2006, 12:54 PM	#5
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd say hope for the best, prepare to not finish as high as you think. I don't want you disappointed in your first comp... And if you do walk, you'll just be that much more thrilled! and I always like the advise Todd from Pepperitaville gives new competitors... Make sure your chicken is on by midnight! __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

09-08-2006, 12:57 PM	#6
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The key here is too set obtainable goals and to fun. If you don't have fun why cook a contest anymore? It's your first contest so don't expect to win grand champion. If it happens that's wonderful, but don't carry the expectation and then be dissapointed. That kills all the fun. When you become more experienced obviously your expectations will rise but don't rob yourself of the joy of your first contest by setting goals that are too lofty. __________________ 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

09-08-2006, 12:47 PM	#3
BrooklynQ Banned Join Date: 07-18-04 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck! Try not to stress and have some fun.

09-08-2006, 12:59 PM	#7
WannaBeBBQueen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey, Good Luck, make the brethren proud I'm competing for the first time too, non pro...lol, have fun!! __________________ Julie "It is better to have burnt and lost, then never to have barbecued at all" Swamp Pit BBQ KCBS Member KCBS CBJ Charbroil Bandera Charbroil Silver Smoker/Grill Weber Kettle 18 & 26 WSM 18 1/2 Kamado 18" FEC 100 http://www.myspace.com/wannabebbqueen http://www.tripadvisor.com/members/JMBred *the views of the user Skip (The Prince Consort) do not necessarily reflect those of WannaBeBBQueen...lol

09-08-2006, 02:01 PM	#8
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry WannaBeBBQueen and Thunderbelly. I almost forgot to wish you both the best of luck and that you both have lots and lots of fun. __________________ 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

09-08-2006, 02:04 PM	#9
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have a great time and let us know how it went. Did anyone tell you this was addictive?? TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

09-08-2006, 02:20 PM	#10
River City Smokehouse is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just don't set your expectations so high that you set yourself up for disappointment and be proud of your doings if you at least finish in the top 50% of the bunch. Good Luck and have a load of fun!! __________________ "Please let me be the person my dog thinks I am." ~Author Unknown 8 x 18 Haulmark Trailer Fast Eddy FEC 100 Traeger Texas BBQ 075 UDS "Cool Hand Luke" 3 Weber Kettles and a Yellow Thermapen KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #8425

09-08-2006, 03:28 PM	#13
thunderbelly On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Brantford, Ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey my honest expectations are to be in the competition and cook in all four categories. I hope my ribs do good but a walk would be a bonus for that. This isn't even going to ba a learning curve, more of a cliff I think. Thanks for all the good wishes and I will keep everyone updated __________________ "That's not my tan, it's bark" Oaklahoma Joe trailer rig WSM Traeger 70 ECB starter model

09-08-2006, 03:33 PM	#14
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bottom line: Cook the way you usually cook - if you're pleased with the results, well then you've done your best ON THAT DAY! Do the evaluation after the event, not during!! __________________ 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, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

09-08-2006, 07:27 PM	#15
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pack everything you can so you can make your site feel like home. Take two of the most important things. Don't forget anything!!! Check you meat every 30 minutes to make sure it's still cooking. Cook twice as much as you'll need. Concentrate only on what you are doing. Don't talk or listen to anyone else. Don't drink. Expect to win every category.Yell "fix" everytime somebody else wins something. And most of all, "DON'T MAKE ANY NEW FRIENDS!!!" Now make sure you do the opposite of everything I just said. Our team motto is "Have fun and don't come in last!" Good Luck! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

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