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I didn't have any time to do mods to my smoker before the competition. I got it the day before, seasoned it that night, then went whole hog (haha! forgive the pun) the next day. But, I do have some silicone sealant I'm going to use between the fire box and the cooking chamber, some gasket for...

Basic s&p rub, same as his ribs. He also used a similar finishing sauce, except he didn't add hot sauce to his, but did use some red pepper flakes. 

For his shoulder, he used a Brinkman Smoke 'n Grill, which he then crutched in the oven overnight. For his ribs, he used a Char-Griller Smokin' Champ.

So, this weekend, my older brother and I faced off in a smoking competition. He brought his best Texas-style, I brought my best Carolina-style, and we faced off over pulled pork. Granted, using Carolina style gave me a bit of an edge here, but my brother has several years worth of experience...

So, I think it's safe to say my love of BBQ started when I tried my first helping of real BBQ (not the New England definition of it). I was hooked from the get-go. After tasting many different types, my love lies with Carolina-style BBQ and its vinegar and mustard. But, in the end, BBQ is all...