Recent content by samsonite1004

Thanks, Al.  We weren't even planning on going to the awards but the beer was cold and we didn't have anything better to do at 3:30.  Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while!

So, a couple of friends and I were invited to take part in a sanctioned KCBS event last week.  Us, being the backyard smokers we are, couldn't turn the opportunity down.   All the meats were submitted, but since this is the pork forum, here's what we ended up with: Learned quite a bit about...

Just saw the private message to post something here, but I've been enjoying the site for some time now.  I'm a product of Western MO where the beef and BBQ joints are abundant.  I took an interest in smoking about 3 years ago after a friend built his own.  I've spent many years on the grill and...

Thanks so much, Kevin!  We did some advanced orders last year and that really helped.  Great idea with the foil and I'll be sure to do that.  I'll see what we can do on narrowing the time.  I truly appreciate your guidance!

Thanks for taking the time to read this and provide some guidance. First, the event is a fundraiser for a swim team.  We will have approximately 300 people at the event and should easily (based on the response from last year) sell 100 slabs in 3 rib plates.  In addition, we sell the full slabs...