Competition Turn-in's

Que'inKC · 01-29-2008, 12:21 PM

I read through many of your comments and I've come to find out that there is an art to how Turn-in's are done. Being a first time competitor, how does someone like me learn what the right way is? I know that going to competitions and helping a team might be the best way, and I hope I can meet up with the Meatheads in April and help them out...but is there another resource that might show pictures or would going to a class be good. Anyway I would like your comments.

Thanks...Jeff

Neal · 01-29-2008, 12:48 PM

Search all over the internet. Many folks have pics of their turn-ins posted both on this website and on sites of their own. Waste some time surfing - you'll get some great ideas (and not so great). One thing is certain though, you gotta cook to truely learn...otherwise they are just pictures.

River City Smokehouse · 01-29-2008, 12:52 PM

Hook up with someone that does this and knows what it's all about and have them get you started. I'm sure you are close enough to KC that there is someone you could hang with at a contest or spend a Saturday practicing.

Sawdustguy · 01-29-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Que'inKC

I read through many of your comments and I've come to find out that there is an art to how Turn-in's are done. Being a first time competitor, how does someone like me learn what the right way is? I know that going to competitions and helping a team might be the best way, and I hope I can meet up with the Meatheads in April and help them out...but is there another resource that might show pictures or would going to a class be good. Anyway I would like your comments.

Thanks...Jeff

Find some pictures on the net (there are tons of them out there) then practice, practice, practice.

TOPS BBQ · 01-29-2008, 02:49 PM

Practice makes perfect (well almost perfect). I visited two comps and judged one before I competed. Then I surfed and found pics of turn-in boxes and just practiced at home, until we felt confident with what we were doing.

Just remember not to dwell too much on this, scores on appearance help, but taste and texture are the points counted the highest. You'll soon find out what does and doesn't work for you.

Good luck!

CajunSmoker · 01-29-2008, 03:08 PM

Check this out. I've been searching it trying to figure out how boxes of "sauced" brisket should look. (I hate sauce on brisket)

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/modules....view_album.php

watg? · 01-29-2008, 03:28 PM

Lots of info out there on the net, for starters, try and google "BBQ turn in boxes" then go from there.

Ford · 01-29-2008, 05:15 PM

I think I'm doing a contest in early May in the KC area and then doing the GAB both Invitational and Open. If you just want to see boxes come out and run boxes for me on Saturday and Friday at the GAB. If you want to hang out do dishes and hold racks then join me as a helper.

Email me if you're interested.

watertowerbbq · 01-29-2008, 05:55 PM

When viewing pictures on the web, keep in mind that if the meat is put in the box in a "design", you can get a disqualification for appearance. that will ruin your day.

this happened to the team next to us in a contest last year.

HoDeDo · 01-29-2008, 05:59 PM

There are actually alot of turn in pics here also.
If yee search, yee shall find. I'd be happy to send you some others as well too.

SloppyQ · 01-29-2008, 07:18 PM

Que, Sign up for the CBJ class in Pleasant Hill, March 8 this would help you out a little or maybe a lot. Contact Jeff in KC.

Que'inKC · 01-29-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SloppyQ

Que, Sign up for the CBJ class in Pleasant Hill, March 8 this would help you out a little or maybe a lot. Contact Jeff in KC.

I'm thinking about it...

Jeff_in_KC · 01-29-2008, 08:59 PM

Let me know if you're interested.

swamprb · 01-30-2008, 04:10 AM

You are lucky to be in the cradle of Q' country, so many oppurtunities to take in comps. Sign up for a KCBS Judging class and get an idea what you'll be up against. Find the Brethren with homepages and take in their turn in boxes pics-so many Champions here!

billm · 01-30-2008, 08:17 AM

go pickup up a bagful of those styro boxes at Sams and make up some boxes at home.This will help you gauge what looks good and how long it will take to prep a box. One thing that always bothered me in box prep though is that you have to keep it pretty generic looking ..if you get too creative you could get nailed for "marking". But if you looka t pics of others boxes and mess with your own you will also soon find there are only so many ways you can present slices of meat or racks of ribs
I agree also that a CBJ class would be a real good idea as well

01-29-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
Que'inKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-27-07 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Competition Turn-in's I read through many of your comments and I've come to find out that there is an art to how Turn-in's are done. Being a first time competitor, how does someone like me learn what the right way is? I know that going to competitions and helping a team might be the best way, and I hope I can meet up with the Meatheads in April and help them out...but is there another resource that might show pictures or would going to a class be good. Anyway I would like your comments. Thanks...Jeff __________________ Jeff WSM w/Mods 22" Weber Kettle - Gold Country Smoker CS-450 KCBS Member #24405 CBJ #24405 [B]R Butts R Smokin Comp Team [URL="http://www.rbuttsrsmokin.com"]www.rbuttsrsmokin.com[/URL] [/B]

01-29-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
Neal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Search all over the internet. Many folks have pics of their turn-ins posted both on this website and on sites of their own. Waste some time surfing - you'll get some great ideas (and not so great). One thing is certain though, you gotta cook to truely learn...otherwise they are just pictures. __________________ Neal *Dodge County Smokers* KCBS CBJ *www.dodgecountysmokers.com* Custom Built Cooker / Weber Kettle /old New Braunfels offset in the backyard

01-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
River City Smokehouse is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hook up with someone that does this and knows what it's all about and have them get you started. I'm sure you are close enough to KC that there is someone you could hang with at a contest or spend a Saturday practicing. __________________ "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

01-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#5
TOPS BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-07 Location: Fresno, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Practice makes perfect (well almost perfect). I visited two comps and judged one before I competed. Then I surfed and found pics of turn-in boxes and just practiced at home, until we felt confident with what we were doing. Just remember not to dwell too much on this, scores on appearance help, but taste and texture are the points counted the highest. You'll soon find out what does and doesn't work for you. Good luck! __________________ www.TOPS-BBQ.com Diamond Plate FAT 50 Ultra 200-Gal Barrel 55-Gal Horizontal offset 2 55-Gal Vertical Barrels Bar-B-Chef Offset Anything worth fighting for is worth fighting for dirty!

01-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#6
CajunSmoker is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-06-07 Location: Rolling down the river between St Louis and New Orleans Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check this out. I've been searching it trying to figure out how boxes of "sauced" brisket should look. (I hate sauce on brisket) http://www.bbq-brethren.com/modules....view_album.php __________________ Rodger How y'all are? I'm glad you got to see me I guarontee Justin Wilson 4/24/1914 - 09/05/2001 CAJUN QUE KREWE Proud ARKLAFO KCBS member & CBJ#24398 Twin CoonAss Ugly Drum Smokers Brinkman Smoke King Deluxe Brinkman Gourmet ECB with super chicken mods Weber OTS kettle

01-29-2008, 03:28 PM	#7
watg? is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-04-07 Location: Street, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lots of info out there on the net, for starters, try and google "BBQ turn in boxes" then go from there. __________________ george who are those guys? BBQ Team www.watgbbq.com Startin the Fire-(a book) Everything you need to know about starting a competition BBQ team. (except the recipes) www.startinthefire.com "Let me have a diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper, make it fast, I'm in a ---damn hurry". Sheriff Buford T.Justice

01-29-2008, 05:15 PM	#8
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you can join me I think I'm doing a contest in early May in the KC area and then doing the GAB both Invitational and Open. If you just want to see boxes come out and run boxes for me on Saturday and Friday at the GAB. If you want to hang out do dishes and hold racks then join me as a helper. Email me if you're interested. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

01-29-2008, 05:55 PM	#9
watertowerbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Ankeny, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When viewing pictures on the web, keep in mind that if the meat is put in the box in a "design", you can get a disqualification for appearance. that will ruin your day. this happened to the team next to us in a contest last year. __________________ Matt Head Cook Water Tower BBQ Coming this Fall.......BWS Extended Party! BWS Competitor (sold 2012) WSM - 18.5" - 2009 (sold 2011) WSM - 18.5" - 2004 (sold 2010) Superfast Orange Thermopen KCBS CBJ, Railroad Detective

01-29-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are actually alot of turn in pics here also. If yee search, yee shall find. I'd be happy to send you some others as well too. __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

01-29-2008, 07:18 PM	#11
SloppyQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Que, Sign up for the CBJ class in Pleasant Hill, March 8 this would help you out a little or maybe a lot. Contact Jeff in KC. __________________ Lee (SloppyQ) www.Sloppysbbq.com Sloppys Backwoods Smokers Comp team Sloppycreek Comp team If it's drippin down yer chin it's Sloppy's KCBS CBJ #9715 Two homemade offset smokers,Two WSMs,One Weber Kettle,One Traeger 075 TEX One FEC 100

01-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#13
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Let me know if you're interested. __________________ 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

01-30-2008, 04:10 AM	#14
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You are lucky to be in the cradle of Q' country, so many oppurtunities to take in comps. Sign up for a KCBS Judging class and get an idea what you'll be up against. Find the Brethren with homepages and take in their turn in boxes pics-so many Champions here! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-30-2008, 08:17 AM	#15
billm is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-06 Location: Roselle Il Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	go pickup up a bagful of those styro boxes at Sams and make up some boxes at home.This will help you gauge what looks good and how long it will take to prep a box. One thing that always bothered me in box prep though is that you have to keep it pretty generic looking ..if you get too creative you could get nailed for "marking". But if you looka t pics of others boxes and mess with your own you will also soon find there are only so many ways you can present slices of meat or racks of ribs I agree also that a CBJ class would be a real good idea as well

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