2013 Rub and Sauce Exchange! NEW! December 2013

Package headed NW!

Package sent out today. Headed down the east coast line.

Waiting on some sauce, then mine is out the door. Hopefully this week.

You guys are on top of it!

Recievers! Don't forget to post pictures of your items!

Assignments were a bit challenging this round. We had only 4 participants west of the Mississippi. I also tried to make sure none of the returning members shipped to the same member from previous exchanges. The last consideration was to try and get the paired names to be from different regions of the country. This was the toughest. Some of you are only a few states away and practically neighbors. I know BBq can be different from county to county so I hope it all works out in the end.

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Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Assignments were a bit challenging this round. We had only 4 participants west of the Mississippi. I also tried to make sure none of the returning members shipped to the same member from previous exchanges. The last consideration was to try and get the paired names to be from different regions of the country. This was the toughest. Some of you are only a few states away and practically neighbors. I know BBq can be different from county to county so I hope it all works out in the end.

Once again, THANKS for all the efforts. For those on the forum that doesn't know, it was Padrefan that came up with the forum exchange originally and has been the one that has been kind enough to do all the leg work.

I'm gonna be a little slow this year getting my box out, but promise to have it done within the guidelines. I need to go see Dan at KCBBQ Store for some products. His knowledge of local rubs and sauces is extraordinary.

I want to include a product that I've never used. Not always that you can find a person so willing to be a lab rat.

Thanks Cal- It is a lot of work, but I am having a blast with our exchanges. I believe you are one of the consistent members who participates. Members like you make this the most enjoyable. I hope everyone has fun. I understand that this is a tough time of the year to be spending money on complete strangers. I hope to do more of these exchanges at different times of the year. Please keep an eye out for the 2014 rub and sauce exchange.

I spoke with one of our forum members today who is willing to help me with the awards. His generosity is going to make the awards a success this year. I can't wait for that portion of this exchange.

I agree with Cal on this, Kudoo's to Padrefan98, lot's of work has made this exchange work smoothly since it's inception.
My box will be shipping by the deadline but lots of work to do still to get my goodies ready. Jerky to be made and sauces to find, fun, fun, fun.

Thank you bubbasz1! I would be wrong not to acknowledge Cookshack for the forum, the great product we all enjoy and the support they provide to the owners. Without this great "made in the U.S.A." product with the phenomenal customer support, some of us just wouldn't be here. I know that Cookshack is the company I choose to give credit too when I serve my friends and family.

Padrefan,
All of your efforts are appreciated. I don't consider the members of this forum to be "complete strangers". I look forward to my box and have never been disappointed with past exchanges. I will proudly display it under my Christmas tree and actually use it!
Joe M

My box going out tonight.

Padre, thanks for putting this together. While I am unable to participate this go-round, it is always fun and I look forward to seeing what everyone receives. I will be back in next time though!

Padrefan, thanks for all your work, its been a blast making my list and checking it twice. Package heading to the west coast in the morning!

Looks like we have our first confirmed delivery! The winner of first to ship is JOE M. Congrats Joe! Prizes will be sent out at the end of December.

Post pictures of your goodies please!

WOW! Pappasmurph went over the top! Had to get out the wide angle lens to get it all in one shot!
I'll post it later with details. Just wanted to say: Thank You, Thank You, Thank you!!!
Joe M

Certainly not first but my package went in the mail today headed east of the Mississippi.

Looks like were off to a good start, just got my deer back from the processor yesterday, batch of jerky just went in the fridge for some lucky person.
working on getting all the pieces together.

Yay! My last item for the exchange was waiting for me when I got home. My box is going out tomorrow.

My box will be delivered on Saturday where the expected low is -6 degrees. I hope BBQ sauce popcycles taste good.

My box should be delivered to someone south of me on Monday.

My order has been placed! My box should be on it's way soon to some place in the pretty cold northeast. High of 22' today. Now I remember why we didn't think Christmas exchanges were a good idea. Hopefuly the sauce doesn't freeze.

I was thinking the same thing about the sauce freezing. It's -8 here this evening and is suppose to go down to -15 by morning. I left a note on the door for the delivery guy so he can get the box some place warm if no one is home.

Padre.

Anything north or east of San Diego is freezing.

We got down to 42 yesterday, we were freezing at the baseball tournament. But we are wimps. Surprised we don't have any pictures posted!

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Originally posted by Joe M:
2013 Exchange

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Highlands Sugarworks Vermont Maple Syrup
& Pure Maple Candy
Bloodroot Mountain Straight Up Ghost Sauce
Fox Meadow Maple & Pepper Rub
K&S Ruane Farm Pure Maple Sugar
Squeels on Wheels Kickin Chickin Dust
Papasmurphs Sweet & Spicy peppers&carrots
Benito's Maple Chipotle Rub
Judy's Vermont Java Lava Rub/Paste
Richard's Game Sauce & Hot BBQ Sauces
Gringo Jacks Whiskey BBQ & Vermont Maple Sauces
Papasmurphs Plum Crazy BBQ Sauce
Greene's Gourmet Dragon Fire Sauce
Maple Grove Farms Blended Maple Candy
Curtis' Spicy & Mild Southern Style Sauces
WOW! Where to start?!

Holy cow, looks like someone hit the jackpot.

Hey papasmurph, can you post the recipe in the Favorite Recipes section. Sweet & Spicy always sounds good.

Very Nice box! Nice use of the Tin Pan in the back to raise up the items!

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Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Very Nice box! Nice use of the Tin Pan in the back to raise up the items!

I had to improvise! You caught me!

Checked the tracking and looks like this....Scheduled Delivery Day: December 10, 2013

Heck, someone might get a box tomorrow???

My package came today and I can't thank Cook One enough for the generous quantities of rub and sauce! It was -22 here this morning but I think the cold is finally pushing off so I can now be planning to use these fine products in the very near future.

Thanks Again Cook One!

There should be a box sitting by someone's front door.

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Originally posted by AndyJ:
There should be a box sitting by someone's front door.

If it's my front door, I need to go check the neighbors house??? His and my address is almost the same and it confuses the delivery guys.

Nope, further south. Although the last exchange, my package ended up at my neighbors house. They never use the front door, always go through the garage, had no idea it was there for two days.

Posting this for Wilber!


Received my package today! Can't wait to use all of it! Great smoked almonds!

Rieker's rib & brisket rub
Three little pigs BBQ rub
Backwoods blackened kick in chicken
Cow town sweet spot rub
Cajun injector Cajun shake
Rub some butt BBQ seasoning
Grumpy's goodnight loving BBQ sauce
Garrity's apple cider jelly
Hickory smoked jalapeño almonds
Wine,Brew&BBQ beer glass

Thanks Dakota smoke for the nice assortment!!

Someone on the west coast should be having an early Christmas today!!

Cool! And I am getting off early today too!

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Originally posted by AndyJ:
Holy cow, looks like someone hit the jackpot.

Hey papasmurph, can you post the recipe in the Favorite Recipes section. Sweet & Spicy always sounds good.

recipe is now posted.
http://forum.cookshack.com/eve...662920337#2662920337
take note this is a two week time frame to do these.

Just got home and found a huge box on my front door. My son and I went through each item, finger testing as we went.

Early Christmas is right! Wilber you went way overboard. I am speechless. Well except for the terrible towel. How could you send that to a Charger fan?

Anyways, pictures will be posted soon. Already munching on some Jerky. It's a great day!

Well once I found out who I was sending to I knew I had to take care of the guy who organizes these exchanges. Its my first exchange but definitely not my last! I had a blast picking items for this! And as for the terrible towel I had to represent! Even tho I sat through a snow storm Sunday to watch the Steelers lose in the last 2 minutes. I am sure it will make a good polishing towel for your CS's