JD McGee
somebody shut me the fark up.
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2007
- Location
- Duvall, WA
Hi folks...just doing some planning in my head and wanted to get some input from the pros on what you do in the off season to get ready for "Opening Day"......I'm talking BBQ here...not Baseball...:lol::lol::lol:...sort of!
Anyway...here's are a few things I've done or plan to do in preps for the 2009 season.
1. I'm building 2 "competition" UDS's (one is complete) that my WSM' will nest in for easier transporting. I plan to do my chicken and ribs on them.
2. Purchase Guru "Pit Minders" for 2 of my WSM's...I'll use these for the butts and briskets. I'm hoping the draft controls will allow me to get some decent shuteye to better deal with crunch time as well as keeping my temps in the sweet blue range.
3. My wife and I are going to take a judging class together so we know exactly what the local folks are looking for in flavor, texture, and appearance.
4. Last (but not least) practice...practice...practice! Also...finalize my time line sheet...this is my brain / blueprint. If it's not right...I'm not right.
Those are our goals...hopefully it will give SouthPaw BBQ our first walk and a shot at the Jack! :wink: Thoughts, suggestions, and advice always welcome!
Anyway...here's are a few things I've done or plan to do in preps for the 2009 season.
1. I'm building 2 "competition" UDS's (one is complete) that my WSM' will nest in for easier transporting. I plan to do my chicken and ribs on them.
2. Purchase Guru "Pit Minders" for 2 of my WSM's...I'll use these for the butts and briskets. I'm hoping the draft controls will allow me to get some decent shuteye to better deal with crunch time as well as keeping my temps in the sweet blue range.
3. My wife and I are going to take a judging class together so we know exactly what the local folks are looking for in flavor, texture, and appearance.
4. Last (but not least) practice...practice...practice! Also...finalize my time line sheet...this is my brain / blueprint. If it's not right...I'm not right.
Those are our goals...hopefully it will give SouthPaw BBQ our first walk and a shot at the Jack! :wink: Thoughts, suggestions, and advice always welcome!