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02-25-2007, 09:02 PM | #1 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-10-06
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Completed my first cookoff this weekend
I competed in a sanctioned IBCA in Irving TX this past weekend. There were some very good BBQ'rs there. There were a total of 32 pits entered. There was a hellacious dust storm during the event too. When we got home last night I had several shingles missing, had them repaired today by guys riding around the neighborhood.
BTW, I settled on our team name. Grilla's in the Pits (thanks Ty) I didn't do as well as I would like to have. But I did learn. I didn't realize what it took to score high until I saw what other folks do. I didn't sauce or glaze my ribs, mistake, that was my best finish too. I made it as far as the final table, which I suppose is pretty good. All in all I made very good ribs and chicken. I got exactly what I was going for. Now my brisket sucked, it never really got finished. I actually prepared 2, one was trimmed and the other a packer. I turned in 7 slices from the trimmed brisket, it didn't have really good flavor, mainly because it wasn't done. I placed it back in the oven when I got home last night and finally today it was done. Perfect too. I used two probes and both read around 190 when I began the briskets rest. The only thing I didn't do that I normally do was wrap it at 160. Now I met some of the best folks ever at the event. They all gave me helpful information which should allow me to do better in the future. I didn't run into any Brethren there....ughhhhhhh, I did run into some Stumpers though. That was my weekend.....................
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02-25-2007, 09:17 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the great report!
It sounds like you had a positive first comp and learned from it. That is what it is all about! As to the Brisket--it is an "feel" thing with the probe as to when it is done. Just takes time and experience to master that--not really a "number" to read on the thermometer. Try again, several times, at home and you will master it!!!! Keep it up and have fun while ya do it TIM
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02-26-2007, 07:26 AM | #3 | |
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Join Date: 12-05-06
Location: Van Alstyne TX
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3/30-31 at the Knights of Columbus I was thinking of driving over there. Never been to a comp and wanted to meet some people.
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02-26-2007, 09:15 AM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Location: Clearwater, FL
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Congratulations!
The first one is the toughest...you never really know what to expect until you do a competition.
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02-26-2007, 11:14 AM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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You went, you learned and you had fun. That's the most important part. Everything else is gravy!
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02-26-2007, 11:51 AM | #6 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-23-06
Location: Ft. Worth, TX
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Tony, I wondered if they would even have it with the weather on Saturday. That is the worst dust storm I have seen in all the 24+ years that I have lived here. When is your next contest?
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02-26-2007, 12:03 PM | #7 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Location: Blue Springs, MO
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How did you finish?
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02-26-2007, 12:12 PM | #8 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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You did your thing, you had fun, and you learned! Go get'em again!
Congrats on your maiden voyage!
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02-26-2007, 12:27 PM | #9 | |
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02-26-2007, 12:46 PM | #10 | |
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Join Date: 09-10-06
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"Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ! |
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02-26-2007, 12:47 PM | #11 | |
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Join Date: 09-10-06
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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"Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ! |
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02-26-2007, 12:48 PM | #12 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-10-06
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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"Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ! |
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02-26-2007, 12:56 PM | #13 | |
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Join Date: 09-10-06
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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One of my thoughts was that I didn't sauce my ribs because I thought it was a smoked meat comp and not a BBQ sauce comp. The judges were all Elks members for the most part. I later learned that in North TX they like there ribs sweet. Sauce from here on out....Live and learn. As I said before, I loved my chicken, I have heard that chicken is somewhat of a crap shoot. Can anyone here give me some input on that in regards to ICBA? One thing I might do different next time is smoke them a little more for the color. I used a Mojo recipe that left the chicken moist and tender, I will share the recipe if anyone is interested. Tony
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"Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ! |
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02-26-2007, 05:01 PM | #14 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 02-26-07
Location: Garland, Texas
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New Guy
I am looking for info on BBQ Cookoff's and how to go about entering them, etc... Any information about upcoming events and rules, association's and the like would be appreciated. Thanks
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02-26-2007, 06:58 PM | #15 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-21-03
Location: Rockwall, TX
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Tony-I thought about driving over to the Irving contest, but when the dust storm blew in I decided against it. My first contest is going to be in West March 16-17. Not competeing in Kaufman but I am going just to check out the competition. Post if your going to compete in Kaufman and I will look ya up. Hope to see ya in West.
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