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Dizzy Pig BBQ competition team only uses BGE's to compete in KCBS events. They have done very well over the years with quite a few GC and RGC awards.Alton, VA. Egg Family: Large, Small and Mini
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Texansurf said:Always cook to the judges... Sadly most of the judging is done before they even take a bite. Appearance.
That being said, I've had a large number of excellent looking entries score poorly on taste and tenderness (seems to happen most in ribs and brisket) and a few medium appearance score entries score excellent in TnT. The teams that consistently get called have figured out how to excel in all three.
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B_B
Finally back in the Badger State!
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Competing is really overrated to begin with. You spend a crap ton of money for the entry fee...even more money on SRF meat. Even more money on rubs, sauces and what not.
i think the appearance part of judging is ridiculous. You spend 30 minutes putting the parsley in there just perfect just to hand the box off to someone who does who knows what to it before anyone even opens the box to look at it in the first place.
Dont get me wrong it is still fun, but plan to drop 800.00 and just hope YOU time it correct and get it done on time.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa -
@Texansurf just gave some of the best advice on comp I have seen. Even though appearance scores are weighted low, they win comps. There is a direct correlation to high appearance scores and the rest of the categories being high. They make their mind up the second the box opens. The tasting is just to confirm or deny.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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Black_Badger said:Texansurf said:Always cook to the judges... Sadly most of the judging is done before they even take a bite. Appearance.
That being said, I've had a large number of excellent looking entries score poorly on taste and tenderness (seems to happen most in ribs and brisket) and a few medium appearance score entries score excellent in TnT. The teams that consistently get called have figured out how to excel in all three.
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B_BCorpus Christi, Texas. LBGE x 2, Weber Smoky Joe, and Aussie Walk-About -
Just remember - you eat with your eyes first. While appearance may not be the highest % percentage of total scores in comps, it is very important.
Our competition team arsenal has 2 Big Green Eggs (XL, L - both with 2 tier systems)and an offset stick burner. taste poal
BBQ competitions are very different in different parts of the country. Palates and cook talent levels vary greatly depending where you are. Not just state to state, but there is a lot of variability even within my state.
We are in Texas where BBQ competitions are very, very tough. The amount of talent in this state makes every weekend a challenge.
My advice - go judge. You quickly figure out what people are looking for in turn-ins. And also, go compete. A lot. It's addicting and a whole new big BBQ family.
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Texansurf said:Always cook to the judges... Make sure the bark and smoke ring is solid.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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@HeavyG - That is true. It's not completely an objective endeavor to judge food. What's the first thing you notice when you look at something cooked low and slow? If it's not the smoke ring, you're in a minority.
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Tuffy Stone said to me, "I know smoke ring is not supposed to matter, but damn that is sexy!"
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I guess the initial post was a month ago, but just saw this. As far as sauce on the ribs, we like to use some. Mainly just to prepare the judges palate for what is to follow once they get a little sauce on the tongue. I like a sauce with some sweet, some tang and not much other flavor. Makes them purty too!
We've done over 130 KCBS competitions on our EGGs, and they've cooked very well for us. Even with 2 EGGs, doing all 4 categories would be a challenge. We use 6 Heading out this weekend to compete in Floyd, VA. Eggs all packed up and ready to roll. If any of y'all are in the Blacksburg area, stop on out and say howdy. It is at the Chateau Morrisette on top of the mountain!
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nolaegghead said:@HeavyG - That is true. It's not completely an objective endeavor to judge food. What's the first thing you notice when you look at something cooked low and slow? If it's not the smoke ring, you're in a minority.
I'm just wondering given everything we have come to know and understand about smoke rings and how easily they can be (and apparently oftentimes are) "faked" and how they have nothing to do with taste when they might fall "out of fashion".
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
fyi-Nature Boy is the Babe Ruth of Big Green Egg competition cooking. One should weigh his opinion accordingly. Our team is still trying to be as good as the Dizzy Pig group of Egg cookers.
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from SANTA CLARA, CA
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Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:Ladeback69 said:@Grillin_beers, that's a good article thanks for share and @SoCalTim, I can believe and understand that. I need to check out his restaurant next time I am in Des Monies visiting my brother.
What restaurant is Mo affiliated with? I live in a suburb of Des Moines and have tried most of the places around here, but I didn't know he was involved. I bought some of his sauce to give as a gift for Christmas and it got rave reviews but then I couldn't find it again for 8 months...I will say it is fantastic though.
@Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic, Ponderosa BBQ in Des Moines.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo. -
Thanks @Ladeback69 , that's the name he competes under but I don't believe it's a restaurant. I did see that according to the website that catering might be coming soon...since its local for me I'll keep an eye on it and report back...the sauce is off the hook.Making the neighbors jealous in Pleasant Hill, Ia one cook at a time...
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Smitty, you are kind my friend. But a little modest. You guys are rocking it out there on the other coast!
Hope all is well out yonder. Thanks for the kind words.
Chris
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