first comp completed

big blue bbq · 04-14-2007, 08:39 PM

Update for all who have helped me from this site.

I did my first comp today: Red Neck BBQ in Sikeston Mo. We actually got to walk in chicken with a 6th place. Overall was a finish of 15 out of 30. We beat a couple of local teams who usually compete in Memphis in May, one who was on a grand champ. team in ribs and pork. I guess they had a bad day. Overall I loved the comp, hated the rain and sleet for two days. It was good to beat some of the teams with RV's and tour busses though. Question, and I already know the answer, How do you get a scor of 8 and 9 in appearance and tenderness by 5 judges and a 6 by the other. Could have made the difference between 6th in chicken and getting in the money.

Any way. Thanks to all especially Plowboy Todd, and Big Mista for all the help and guidance.

ps. slamdunkpro

Everyone loved the banner you did for me!! Thanks for the help with that. If they had a banner comp. I would have the grand champ.

MilitantSquatter · 04-14-2007, 08:42 PM

Congrats Big Blue !!! Having fun at your first contest is the most important thing... doing well is icing on the cake...

PS - The lowest score is dropped so that judges score did not negatively impact your placing...

VitaminQ · 04-14-2007, 08:58 PM

Nice work! Congratulations!

slat · 04-15-2007, 12:56 AM

Congrats Brother.

Greendriver · 04-15-2007, 03:43 AM

Congrates Bro...

Oldbob · 04-15-2007, 05:52 AM

Congrats on Your First Comp Brother...Sounds like You had Fun !!

The_Kapn · 04-15-2007, 06:20 AM

Great way to start competing!
We always think of the folks BELOW us to keep our spirits up

Like Vinny said--low score is tossed.
You will see a lot worse in the future. Just the nature of the game.

Congrats,

TIM

Pig Headed · 04-15-2007, 07:29 AM

Congrats. As long as you enjoyed and learned from the experience, you can't ask for much more.

Smokin Gator · 04-15-2007, 07:49 AM

Congrats on what I would say is a huge success... I can only hope...

Solidkick · 04-15-2007, 08:03 AM

WTG! I'd say your 1st contest was a success!!

cmcadams · 04-15-2007, 08:07 AM

Good job on your first comp! You're hooked now, I'm betting.

You can easily get 8/9s in appearance but have tough meat, which would give completely different scores in tenderness/texture. The 2 scores aren't really related, though the appearance can bias you toward a tenderness/texture score (i.e. if it looks dry).

PigBoy · 04-15-2007, 08:18 AM

Congratulations on your first comp! Don't let one judge dampen your spirits, it will happen many times. Just be glad it was just one , it's when it's two that it will kill you! Fun is the real goal!

tony76248 · 04-15-2007, 12:03 PM

Awesome job in your first comp. WTG!

bcis93 · 04-15-2007, 02:56 PM

Congrats!

big blue bbq · 04-15-2007, 03:01 PM

I think I figured the brisket scores out. Judges one and two gave 7, 5, 5. The later judges were 7, 8, 8 and 7, 8, 9. As I cut the brisket I noticed it getting more and more tough as I went further up. The first two judges got the last two pieces I put in the box so they would have been the tougher ones. Makes sense and I would have probably given myself 6 or lower in taste. It was pretty bad to me so I would hate to get some of the ones below mine. I finally figured out the taste that was wrong. Too much smoke due to the faulty thermometer. It went way too long with wood.

04-14-2007, 08:39 PM	#1
big blue bbq Take a breath! Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Cedar Hill, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Update for all who have helped me from this site. I did my first comp today: Red Neck BBQ in Sikeston Mo. We actually got to walk in chicken with a 6th place. Overall was a finish of 15 out of 30. We beat a couple of local teams who usually compete in Memphis in May, one who was on a grand champ. team in ribs and pork. I guess they had a bad day. Overall I loved the comp, hated the rain and sleet for two days. It was good to beat some of the teams with RV's and tour busses though. Question, and I already know the answer, How do you get a scor of 8 and 9 in appearance and tenderness by 5 judges and a 6 by the other. Could have made the difference between 6th in chicken and getting in the money. Any way. Thanks to all especially Plowboy Todd, and Big Mista for all the help and guidance. ps. slamdunkpro Everyone loved the banner you did for me!! Thanks for the help with that. If they had a banner comp. I would have the grand champ. __________________ Larry, Big Blue BBQ WSM 22.5" WSM 18" Traeger 075 Weber one touch gold (blue of course!) Jack's old south cooker

04-14-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats Big Blue !!! Having fun at your first contest is the most important thing... doing well is icing on the cake... PS - The lowest score is dropped so that judges score did not negatively impact your placing... __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

04-14-2007, 08:58 PM	#3
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04-15-2007, 12:56 AM	#4
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04-15-2007, 03:43 AM	#5
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04-15-2007, 05:52 AM	#6
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04-15-2007, 06:20 AM	#7
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great way to start competing! We always think of the folks BELOW us to keep our spirits up Like Vinny said--low score is tossed. You will see a lot worse in the future. Just the nature of the game. Congrats, 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.

04-15-2007, 07:29 AM	#8
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04-15-2007, 07:49 AM	#9
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04-15-2007, 08:03 AM	#10
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WTG! I'd say your 1st contest was a success!! __________________ 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!!

04-15-2007, 08:07 AM	#11
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good job on your first comp! You're hooked now, I'm betting. You can easily get 8/9s in appearance but have tough meat, which would give completely different scores in tenderness/texture. The 2 scores aren't really related, though the appearance can bias you toward a tenderness/texture score (i.e. if it looks dry). __________________ 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! :)

04-15-2007, 08:18 AM	#12
PigBoy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-17-06 Location: Concordia, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations on your first comp! Don't let one judge dampen your spirits, it will happen many times. Just be glad it was just one , it's when it's two that it will kill you! Fun is the real goal! __________________ Randy Hinck; Concordia, MO Pork Pullin Plowboys www.plowboysbbq.com www.hinckfarms.com Traeger 200, Kingfisher Commercial, Bandera, Weber Kettle

04-15-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome job in your first comp. WTG! __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

04-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#14
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04-15-2007, 03:01 PM	#15
big blue bbq Take a breath! Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Cedar Hill, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I figured the brisket scores out. Judges one and two gave 7, 5, 5. The later judges were 7, 8, 8 and 7, 8, 9. As I cut the brisket I noticed it getting more and more tough as I went further up. The first two judges got the last two pieces I put in the box so they would have been the tougher ones. Makes sense and I would have probably given myself 6 or lower in taste. It was pretty bad to me so I would hate to get some of the ones below mine. I finally figured out the taste that was wrong. Too much smoke due to the faulty thermometer. It went way too long with wood. __________________ Larry, Big Blue BBQ WSM 22.5" WSM 18" Traeger 075 Weber one touch gold (blue of course!) Jack's old south cooker

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