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11-28-2020, 06:26 AM | #16 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 07-27-13
Location: Hannibal, MO
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Just go for it. A buddy and I had entered rib and wing cook offs for a charity and had done pretty well. There was a different local charity that had a cook off a month ago. It wasn't a sanctioned event, but it followed KCBS rules and had a couple of KCBS judges. It was a relatively low entry fee, so we decided to do it for the experience. We entered the 4 standard meat categories, chili and a side, plus we had to cook some extra to provide samples for the public for people's judging. It was a lot of work but rewarding since it was for charity. We ended up with 1 first, 2 seconds and a third place. I wouldn't want to do it all the time, but I would do it again. There were only 8 teams in the competition, but we ended up 2nd overall. Even if we wouldn't have brought home trophies, it was a good first experience.
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11-28-2020, 10:14 AM | #17 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 12-09-04
Location: Utica, MI
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and it always rains....:)
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11-28-2020, 06:12 PM | #18 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-02-07
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Name/Nickname : David
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Would not be a comp without some wind and rain.
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11-29-2020, 04:15 PM | #19 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 11-20-14
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Name/Nickname : Brian
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just sign up for a contest and compete!! thats how i started in 2016....I just judged a non sanctioned contest (due to covid restrictions here in NC) and the grand champ was a first time competitor..he cooked some great bbq though
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11-29-2020, 06:14 PM | #20 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 04-13-12
Location: On Lake Michigan
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11-29-2020, 07:34 PM | #21 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-12-15
Location: Twin Cities, Mn.
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Judge - I've competed for 4yrs, but judged for the first time this year. It was more than an eye opener, it was a smack in the face.
Do a dry run by simulating a comp - all 4 meats on your timeline with boxes and turn in times . Take notes on what works and what doesn't. Weather will rarely cooperate - have a way to confidently handle rain and wind Checklist and timeline - I'm lost without mine Hydrate - easy to get dehydrated around hot smokers on a hot day where alcohol might happen There's a lot of fun there, but sure to get some Good Luck |
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11-29-2020, 07:55 PM | #22 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-14-06
Location: At home on the range in Wyoming
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There are a lot of cooks that judge once or twice a year, I'm positive they learn something to take back to their team, BUT judges like myself have also learned a lot about the cooking side competitions when visiting with cooks at at the judging table.
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12-01-2020, 07:30 AM | #23 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 10-19-13
Location: SPRING HILL, TN
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The first contest we ever did, the organizer told us on the day of the cook that we would see a lot of fancy smokers and set ups, but not to be intimidated and just do our cook. Don't worry that you are doing something wrong because other teams put on meats before/after you etc.
It was great advice that has always stayed with us. We went out that day with our minivan packed full of everything under the sun (including about 200 ln of charcoal to cook just Chicken and Ribs) and to our amazement won 3rd in Ribs. Nothing like that feeling in the world, best to you on your competition!
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12-01-2020, 09:20 AM | #24 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 06-24-09
Location: Bedford, NH
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My suggestion, don't over think it. Go and have fun, cook some food and meet some new people.
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12-01-2020, 01:04 PM | #25 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 11-09-11
Location: Everett, WA
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If you can, I would go and scout out some contests, or post a request to cook with a team, so that you get an idea of how to set up, taste some food, etc.
Do not sell yourself short on getting a call. People have a lot of beginners luck, in part because they don't overthink it. BBQ is basic, but attention to detail is important. Competing for me is setting and attaining my own goals, not beating other teams. So the goals for your first comp are; turn in all 4 meats on time, have fun, make new friends, and get a call. |
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12-02-2020, 07:59 AM | #26 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-19-14
Location: Somerset, KY
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but during the day Saturday my partner drank beer on an off all day, with little else. Never was drunk, just having fun, but we never considered what it was doing to him in the heat. Later that night, he was in the hospital with what we initially thought was a heart attack to only learn during the hospital visit that he was severely dehydrated. my big ass had to go back to the site in the middle of the night and load up and get us home after they released him......we got home like 5am in the morning both of us feeling about half dead. moral of the story.........HYDRATE!!!!!! or make sure you have a rig with good AC.....lol
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