I am planning on going to Mobile for my first cook off. I am a little nervous. If any one is going I will be accepting all the tips I can get.
Thanks
Jason
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Bill and the Dixie Chick will be there. I know they will be more than happy to help a fellow pellet pooper. Like some other teams have done for them. Hint, Hint.
You will have a great time Jason. And the best way to do it is get out there and cook. Plus if you have not judged any contest, get certified and judge some. It will help you immensely.
You will have a great time Jason. And the best way to do it is get out there and cook. Plus if you have not judged any contest, get certified and judge some. It will help you immensely.
Good luck Jason.
Ever competed?
We can go from there and help. Are you all set, have any questions (yeah right) guess it's up to you to ask and we'll help if you need it.
Russ
Ever competed?
We can go from there and help. Are you all set, have any questions (yeah right) guess it's up to you to ask and we'll help if you need it.
Russ
No I have never competed. This will be my first time. I have tons of questions, I don't even know where to start. I will be in a daze for the first time 
Check the weather...and prepare.
Meet your neighbors asap..tell them you are doing your first cookoff...and they will help
GET A NOTEBOOK...Write it all down the start times, when you plan to pull it approx, when to mop/foil/etc so you can keep track of what you should be doing..just (in case you forget if it was 10am or 11am when you put it on???)...also the temps and times,type of smoke, what you seasoned with and how it turned out....then the next day write down what you think you could have done better in or would like to change for the next one....you will see a pattern soon and you can always look back on what you did...
get the equipment checklist that is out there and go over it.
Cook it in your head days before...
Look up last years results and see how everyone did, ask them questions.
depending on how close your turn in's are ...try to hang around the check in table and take a look at the turn in containers when the table monitors open and check them...see how they are presented.
Get your recipe and stick with it perfect it, dont copy other peoples recipes they may not work the next time and you will struggle back and forth til you go crazy...trust me...
Stock up on some new jokes to tell...
BE POSITIVE and have fun
Meet your neighbors asap..tell them you are doing your first cookoff...and they will help
GET A NOTEBOOK...Write it all down the start times, when you plan to pull it approx, when to mop/foil/etc so you can keep track of what you should be doing..just (in case you forget if it was 10am or 11am when you put it on???)...also the temps and times,type of smoke, what you seasoned with and how it turned out....then the next day write down what you think you could have done better in or would like to change for the next one....you will see a pattern soon and you can always look back on what you did...
get the equipment checklist that is out there and go over it.
Cook it in your head days before...
Look up last years results and see how everyone did, ask them questions.
depending on how close your turn in's are ...try to hang around the check in table and take a look at the turn in containers when the table monitors open and check them...see how they are presented.
Get your recipe and stick with it perfect it, dont copy other peoples recipes they may not work the next time and you will struggle back and forth til you go crazy...trust me...
Stock up on some new jokes to tell...
BE POSITIVE and have fun
If they have the lawnmower races,after the Mardi Gras parade,be sure you pack your earplugs and dust respirator.
Jason,
Give me a call, number is on our web site. Nina and I would be happy to offer any help we can. Just don't let John snd Craig "fix" your cooker for you.lol We will be there.
Bill
http://www.billandthedixiechicksbbq.com
Give me a call, number is on our web site. Nina and I would be happy to offer any help we can. Just don't let John snd Craig "fix" your cooker for you.lol We will be there.
Bill
http://www.billandthedixiechicksbbq.com
Here's one of the checklists. I copied it and then I've modified it for my smoker and my preferences.
Smokin Guns Contest Checklist
I think I'll start a new thread "lessons for anyone entering a contest" that will be easier to find by title.
Check it out.
Smokin'
Smokin Guns Contest Checklist
I think I'll start a new thread "lessons for anyone entering a contest" that will be easier to find by title.
Check it out.
Smokin'
Bill I think after I fixed it for you you have been winning ever since...
Craig
FireHouseBBQ.us
Craig
FireHouseBBQ.us
That is true Craig. Thanks again for your help. I'm there if you need anything.
Bill
Bill
Bill how about a ride to Mobile??
Craig
Craig
We are leaving on Wednesday and returning Monday nite. Nina wants to visit friends in Tallahassee. Otherwise you would be welcome. Hope to see you there. Your are always welcome at our site.
Bill
Bill
Sounds good to me I will be over on Wednesday morning. I will just pack a bigger bag.
Thanks Bill,
Craig
Thanks Bill,
Craig
Craig,
Give us a call at 352 237 5712.
bill
Give us a call at 352 237 5712.
bill