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    First Competition in the Books

    Thanks Jj....will do !
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    First Competition in the Books

    Fun is an understatement !  I'm hooked now!
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    First Competition in the Books

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    First Competition in the Books

    My amateur BBQ team entered its first competition 2 weekends ago and we did good. There were 14 teams cooking whole chicken( broke down and used thighs), brisket, pork butt and pork spare ribs. We finished 7th in ribs (they needed another 25 minutes) 4th in butt, 4th in brisket and 2nd in...
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    Entering first Comp

    Thanks Maryland. The Thighs are my least concern...I can't win them all. I will concentrate on the beef and pork and cross my fingers on the Chick.
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    Entering first Comp

    Thanks Ted. 262.5 Degrees is what i will use. I cook by IT but never at the same temp for all meats. I will surely be 'scramblin'.
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    Entering first Comp

    I'm entering my first competition this weekend and was wondering what would be the best temperature to cook at. I use a stick burner (375 gal oil drum). I will be cooking brisket, ribs, butt and chicken thighs. Plenty of time to complete the cook. Thanks for any input. It's going to be a busy...
  14. joelarry

    Hey !

    I'm located in Steuben County, NY and smoke with an old 375 gal. oil barrel with a wood stove welded to it (stick burner). I make some good 'Q' with it. I don't usually join any clubs that would have me as a member, but have made an exception here. Thanks for having me!
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