quote:Originally posted by Que'n RN:
Don't get me wrong- cause I really want to try a BBQ competition some time.
I can see the price of the ego of winning (my wife would have some vision problems there with $$$ outlay)
Is it the bragging rights?
Is it the "joy of BBQ'ing?
Are there some "little competitions" that are a lot cheaper.
Where's Myron getting all his winnings from? Are there really some big purses out there?
Dang, I really want to do one now (just not that much $$$.)
We got into comp cooking on the local circuit around here for several years 1908-2005 or thereabouts. IBCA/LSBS..no KCBS. Entry fee usually around a hundred bucks in those days..prob higher now. Never did get very far from home 200 miles max. For most contests we tried to cook two briskets..two racks of spare..and two split chickens. Occasional pork butt category thrown in. By the time the total expenditures were added up..figuring in the meat..food to eat..beer..cooking supplies..rub..charcoal..whiskey..bottled water..gasoline for the MH..it would tear the heck out out four or five hundred bucks for a close one. You will find the folks who can make money at the hobbby cook a lot. Most of the big boys and girls cook 40 to 50 times a year which is not feasible for most folks. The general game plan for ambitious types seems to generally consist of gathering up a few dust collectors then start putting on how to cooking schools..writing books..peddling rub.. pits etc. Outlaw catering maybe. All kinds of money making schemes out there. Its a hobby for rich folks. Chili cooking is nearly as much fun..much cheaper and way less manuel labor and sleep deprivation. Also slightly easier on the liver. Best of fortunes.