Baby backs or spares

Sledneck · 08-09-2010, 03:45 AM

Just trying to get an idea of current rib trends in the comp bbq world.(within the last year) Private poll, nobody will see what you voted for. I know some will say they want to vote "both" Not giving the option, If both then just vote for the one more used and/or more successful with.

Lake Dogs · 08-09-2010, 06:14 AM

KCBS I do St Louis spares. Others we do BB's.

Capn Kev · 08-09-2010, 09:05 AM

I do BBs, and have been doing well with them in KCBS this year.

tmcmaster · 08-09-2010, 09:11 AM

Spares. A little bigger and easier to cut. Also, easier to make them look 'purty' for the judges.

Jacked UP BBQ · 08-09-2010, 10:12 AM

spares but who cares I suck anyway!

Alexa RnQ · 08-09-2010, 10:20 AM

In order to be truthful, I do have to note that we've won with both within the last year.

Porky · 08-09-2010, 12:22 PM

Sled,

From the 4 contests that I have judged here in Florida the spares are used more so than the baby backs.

deguerre · 08-09-2010, 12:24 PM

Whoops, I almost voted but hit the back arrow instead just in time. I don't compete.

slowerlowerbbq · 08-09-2010, 12:33 PM

Slower Lower is back to doing spares and we suck WAY worse than Jacked Up, so take this FWIW.

We were lifelong fans of BBs before doing competition, but we went with spares at all our comps (cuz that what's wins, right?) except for the last one. Our spares stunk up to that point, so we decided to try BBs. The ribs were so bad, I almost threw the box away and didnt turn in. Needless to say, they did not do well. Finally, our last practice cook turned out awesome spares. And we are doing another practice this weekend before our next comp in 2 weeks. Spares are on for us again.

Sledneck · 08-09-2010, 01:36 PM

Would like to hear some more judges comments as well. Maybe an observation such as one particular cut seems to be turned in overcooked more than the other?

pat · 08-09-2010, 02:01 PM

Speaking of overcooked...I use BB's at comps.

Muzzlebrake · 08-09-2010, 04:15 PM

Baby back never do well at comps…

Lake Dogs · 08-09-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzzlebrake

Baby back never do well at comps…

Generally depends on where (location in the nation) and which
sanctioning body. Here, rarely in KCBS do BB's do well at all. However,
I dont recall ever seeing a spare take a MIM event. I think it has to
do with judges and their expectations. Me, I prefer BB's when judging.

MilitantSquatter · 08-09-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzzlebrake

Baby back never do well at comps…

rumor has it that babybacks did well at Battle of the Brethren

NorthwestBBQ · 08-10-2010, 07:14 PM

Baby backs.

View Poll Results: Competition Rib: baby backs or spares
baby backs	33	27.05%
spares	89	72.95%
Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2010, 03:45 AM	#1
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Baby backs or spares Just trying to get an idea of current rib trends in the comp bbq world.(within the last year) Private poll, nobody will see what you voted for. I know some will say they want to vote "both" Not giving the option, If both then just vote for the one more used and/or more successful with. __________________ BBQ Illuminati Blog Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.

08-09-2010, 06:14 AM	#2
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KCBS I do St Louis spares. Others we do BB's. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

08-09-2010, 09:05 AM	#3
Capn Kev is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Littleton, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do BBs, and have been doing well with them in KCBS this year. __________________ Kevin Feit Swinestone Cowboys BBQ Team FEC-100, Traeger Texas 075, WSM 22.5", UDS, KCBS CBJ #54829

08-09-2010, 09:11 AM	#4
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Spares. A little bigger and easier to cut. Also, easier to make them look 'purty' for the judges. __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

08-09-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
Jacked UP BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Forker River, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	spares but who cares I suck anyway! __________________ Jacked UP BBQ vending Ocean County Pig Assassins competition team retired and is now known as Jacked UP BBQ Fec 750 Fec 100 Large Spicewine

08-09-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In order to be truthful, I do have to note that we've won with both within the last year. __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

08-09-2010, 12:22 PM	#7
Porky is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-16-06 Location: West Palm Beach,Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sled, From the 4 contests that I have judged here in Florida the spares are used more so than the baby backs. __________________ Les Backwoods Party w/upgrades & Guru Lg. Big Green Egg born 6/23/08 w/custom Walnut handle from Marty Leach,Weber Gasser Weber OTG Walnut handle from Marty Leach KCBS #20486,FBA certified Master judge,IMBAS (MOINK BALL) Certified Like what you do. Do what you like.

08-09-2010, 12:24 PM	#8
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whoops, I almost voted but hit the back arrow instead just in time. I don't compete. __________________ 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!

08-09-2010, 12:33 PM	#9
slowerlowerbbq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-28-09 Location: Wilmington, Delawhere Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Slower Lower is back to doing spares and we suck WAY worse than Jacked Up, so take this FWIW. We were lifelong fans of BBs before doing competition, but we went with spares at all our comps (cuz that what's wins, right?) except for the last one. Our spares stunk up to that point, so we decided to try BBs. The ribs were so bad, I almost threw the box away and didnt turn in. Needless to say, they did not do well. Finally, our last practice cook turned out awesome spares. And we are doing another practice this weekend before our next comp in 2 weeks. Spares are on for us again. __________________ Mark aka Earl Slower Lower BBQ (2) 22.5" WSM, (1) 18.5" WSM, (3) 22.5" Weber Kettles, Super Fast Red Thermapen, Stoker, Airline Cart! KCBS MABA

08-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#10
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Would like to hear some more judges comments as well. Maybe an observation such as one particular cut seems to be turned in overcooked more than the other? __________________ BBQ Illuminati Blog Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.

08-09-2010, 02:01 PM	#11
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Speaking of overcooked...I use BB's at comps. __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

08-09-2010, 04:15 PM	#12
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Baby back never do well at comps… __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

08-10-2010, 07:14 PM	#15
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Baby backs. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

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