trim

What is your opinion on trimming and freezing meats for your competitions? Does it effect your cook? How long can you do it ahead of time? Do you prep and freeze all types of meat (Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Pork)?

Trimmed a cryo pack from Sams and figured I would share with those interested. Also a pole to see what each person does with each cut of meat. Specifically the belly meat.

I trimmed up some St Louis style spares and decided to try something different with the trimmings. In the past, I'd just put the trimmings in the smoker until they were tender and then chop them and eat on sandwiches. This time, I decided to try something a little different. I sliced them into...

Heading over to Sam's or Costco today to pickup some ribs for the holiday weekend. I was considering trying spare ribs this time, and have never done it. 1) Is it essential to do a St. Louis trim to spares prior to smoking? (or is this merely done for competition appearances?) 2) If I do...