I can relate to this story. 😂 My first cook off ever, I turned in some “decent” bbq but nothing great and it being my first I wasn’t expecting much. One of those “TV” guys was there and he told me how bad his turn ins were. Gave me a bit of confidence but when he placed in all 3 categories, it killed me. How was I ever gonna win. Fast forward a few years later and a lot of changes and I’m steadily placing at events. No GC yet but I’m coming for it. Competition bbq is not like back yard or restaurant bbq and it never will be because of all the extras needed to prep for that glorious bite. Props to everyone that does cook offs because it is not a cheap hobby.
I haven’t tried competition and I don’t think I will. Sauce is for bad bbq
I can relate to this story. 😂 My first cook off ever, I turned in some “decent” bbq but nothing great and it being my first I wasn’t expecting much. One of those “TV” guys was there and he told me how bad his turn ins were. Gave me a bit of confidence but when he placed in all 3 categories, it killed me. How was I ever gonna win. Fast forward a few years later and a lot of changes and I’m steadily placing at events. No GC yet but I’m coming for it. Competition bbq is not like back yard or restaurant bbq and it never will be because of all the extras needed to prep for that glorious bite. Props to everyone that does cook offs because it is not a cheap hobby.