Well folks, I wanted to take a trip down memory lane and explain the beginnings of our lives in the competition BBQ world.? If you?ve paid attention to some of the other posts there?s some history there related to how we started out and whom we owe credit to for us getting started, but no […]
Brisket is a tough meat to master for many competition and backyard cooks. You may or may not have noticed that brisket can have different grades from the USDA. Below are the grades you may run into and a quick course in the differences. Select Grade: This is the second lowest grade of brisket I […]
Pulled chicken is one of the most delicious smoked meats you?re going to get your taste buds on. It?s also one of the healthiest. It is far superior to grilling chicken. It requires more patience as it takes on average 3-4 hours to do, not counting prep time. The end product is the most juicy, […]
Whether you are new to the BBQ circuit or a pro, the below provides a basic, yet highly effective way to score high in the competitions. Ingredients: – (1) 12 lb Brisket – 1 12 oz can of Coca-Cola – 1 cup of Apple Juice – Your favorite? Brisket rub?seasoning (lots available, to see the […]
Typically a BBQ contest will take up a couple of days.? From our experiences, it’s an all day event on a Friday and Saturday (at least most of Saturday).? On the day the event starts, it is a good idea to get to your site as early as you can.? Some contests don’t have folks […]
So you’ve “mastered” the art of making competition quality brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, whole hog, etc, etc etc and want to take it from your backyard to a contest?? EXCELLENT!? You are making a very exciting, challenging, rewarding and FUN decision.? Before you get started there are a few things (in my opinion) that […]