BBQ Pitmaster show on TLC tonight

[bigtrain74]

I know what you mean Jim, but that dude won!!!

 

[chisoxjim]

I know, and has won alot,

it makes me wonder about the folks judging these contests, and what winning really means.

 

[bbq engineer]

I can't explain that...and he was sure putting on a show with it too. I don't know about you, but I don't care how long you let it burn...I can taste that stuff. On top of it all, he put an expensive Wagyu brisket in after the lighter fluid. I guarantee I wouldn't be doing that.

 

[chisoxjim]

I can taste it as well, im not sure how the judges couldnt pick up that petroleum taste.

 

[coyote-1]

It mans everyone has an opinion, just like everyone has an (body part here).... and the collective opinions of that group of judges produced that result that day. Nothing more, nothing less.
As for lighting fluid, I'd imagine you taste it far more in a quick grill than in a longterm smoke. Nonetheless, there's no need for it unless your objective is to get a massive fire going to very quickly heat a large unit - not usually a consideration for home smoking.

 

[fatback joe]

I can tell you that when he fires it up it stinks. LOL

My very first contest, I was right across (and down wind) from him and I had to go for a walk until the smoke settled down.

 

[alx]

LOL....I have heard his meat is so sweet etc...tasting you prolly couldnt tell...I guess we better not mention smoking the thighs in a pan full of butter/margarine.It amazes me how much that wins...

 

[hilbillyinca]

the other part of this, is that Myron cooks with wood. He is using lighter fluid to get his charcoal going, then he uses the Charcoal to light his wood fire. I would imagine that by the time he gets his meat on the the smoker, a lot of the charcoal has burned down.

 

[triplebq]

I really enjoy the show , now the hard part is seperating fact from fiction . I mean is that guy from Mckinney really that dumb ?

I have fired some briskets at 350 without the point and they came out great . I do like the color and taste of the slow cooked brisket better BUT my family loves the 5 hour briskets the best .

 

[alx]

I noticed on next episode johnny trigg is showing him the ropes....I have a feeling that is the point of having him on....Seeing the other folk are way more accomplished....

 

[triplebq]

It would be nice for me to learn from Johnny Trigg even though I am comrtable in my own cooking world ..

 

[ddave]

Sounds like they're developing the storyline . . . giving folks an underdog to root for.

Dave

 

[triplebq]

They do get paid for being headliners on the show don't they ?

 

[ddave]

I've read on a few other forums that, yes, they are getting paid.

Which is a good thing in Paul's case. I don't know if I'd want to go out there and get my ass whipped on national TV for free.

Even if I did get cooking tips from Johnny Trigg.

Dave

 

[rickw]

Is this show still on?

 

[triplebq]

Next scheduled on air is 01/07-10 .. they have two shows to be aired ! TLC just bought 8 shows total ... so it won't last long . Too bad as I like this show.

 

[kurtsara]

I beleive there are 5 more episodes left, there has been 3 so far

 

[triplebq]

That is funny . That guy has no clue as of yet but I think he gets help in teh next show .

 

[ciolli]

Yeah I think it would be a blast to cook with him... it would take some really thick skin I am afraid to work with Myron...