First bbq competition

Shadow160 · 04-11-2021, 09:25 PM

Me and a couple of friend joined our first competition this past weekend in Apopka florida. Well we got our behinds handed to us LOL. Kind of expected it but it was a good learning experience. I was very surprised to see the number of pellet smokers at the event seemed like the majority of the teams had one. Some of them exclusively pellet grills.

Right on Q · 04-12-2021, 09:59 AM

Awesome! Sounds like you had a good time this weekend.

Yes there are smokers of all types at competitions. It really comes down to personal preference. You can cook championship Q on nearly any type of smoker.

West River BBQ · 04-12-2021, 01:48 PM

Welcome to the madness. I've had a few humbling events but keep going back. Lots of fun. Hope you'll find the same.

Shadow160 · 04-12-2021, 02:50 PM

We are already working on what to change for the next time. One of the things we were not prepared for was the Florida bbq association judges like super sweet. But live and learn.

ronbrad62 · 04-12-2021, 03:54 PM

Congrats on your first event. We (that compete) have all been there and it is absolutely a learning process. I've heard the same thing about Florida preferring sweet BBQ, so good luck finding your "sweet spot".

bbqczar · 04-12-2021, 10:22 PM

So many comps are still being cancelled everywhere this year I sure hope maybe 2022 will be better.

mschwirian · 04-13-2021, 06:05 AM

Be careful, it can suck you in. We were in Apopka also, our 3rd year there, it's a great contest. If you want to improve quickly look at Swamp Boys BBQ class, made a huge difference for us. Good luck.

Smokin Dawg77 · 04-13-2021, 06:59 AM

Congrats , welcome to BBQ comp world. We were there as well Keepin it Smokin BBQ

We took 9th chicken and 1st place ribs !!

04-11-2021, 09:25 PM	#1
Shadow160 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-23-17 Location: Orlando, FL	First bbq competition Me and a couple of friend joined our first competition this past weekend in Apopka florida. Well we got our behinds handed to us LOL. Kind of expected it but it was a good learning experience. I was very surprised to see the number of pellet smokers at the event seemed like the majority of the teams had one. Some of them exclusively pellet grills.

04-12-2021, 09:59 AM	#2
Right on Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-21-14 Location: Olive Branch, MS	Awesome! Sounds like you had a good time this weekend. Yes there are smokers of all types at competitions. It really comes down to personal preference. You can cook championship Q on nearly any type of smoker. __________________ Meatcraft BBQ - Backyard Jambo Pit, 18 WSM, 22 WSM, 2 X Auber controllers

04-12-2021, 01:48 PM	#3
West River BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-18 Location: Sturgis, SD Name/Nickname : Bill	Welcome to the madness. I've had a few humbling events but keep going back. Lots of fun. Hope you'll find the same. __________________ Humphrey's Pint; WSM 22; Fornetto Basso; Weber 22" Kettle

04-12-2021, 03:54 PM	#5
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	Congrats on your first event. We (that compete) have all been there and it is absolutely a learning process. I've heard the same thing about Florida preferring sweet BBQ, so good luck finding your "sweet spot". __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

04-12-2021, 10:22 PM	#6
bbqczar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-07 Location: phoenix,az.	So many comps are still being cancelled everywhere this year I sure hope maybe 2022 will be better. __________________ BBQ Bullies competition BBQ team Phoenix,Az.

04-12-2021, 02:50 PM	#4
Shadow160 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-23-17 Location: Orlando, FL	We are already working on what to change for the next time. One of the things we were not prepared for was the Florida bbq association judges like super sweet. But live and learn.

04-13-2021, 06:05 AM	#7
mschwirian On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-08-13 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Name/Nickname : Mike	Be careful, it can suck you in. We were in Apopka also, our 3rd year there, it's a great contest. If you want to improve quickly look at Swamp Boys BBQ class, made a huge difference for us. Good luck. __________________ Stumps Chubby Baby, Baby XL, and Backyarder Pork, Sweat and Beers BBQ Team

04-13-2021, 06:59 AM	#8
Smokin Dawg77 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-19 Location: Plant city Name/Nickname : Jason	Congrats , welcome to BBQ comp world. We were there as well Keepin it Smokin BBQ We took 9th chicken and 1st place ribs !!