BBQ Pitmasters Show

[placebo]

I'm rather disappointed with this show. It seems they hand picked the people they follow for the drama factor alone. I'd much rather see them talk with all the competitors. Where was the young chef kid for this episode?

 

[kurtsara]

Was this a hit? I don't know anyone that has ever watched it


Paul was there, just did not talk on the camera, you can see him at the cooks meeting when they are talking about brisket turn in time, and he is listed as 42nd overall, 40th in chicken, 38th in ribs, 40th in pork and 43rd in brisket

 

[schmoke]

I just had a chance to watch the recording. Wow, that's not why I got into this hobby.

When I grill or barbecue it's because I need an escape from the "crap" we as normal people go through on a daily basis. Man, I can't justify all the finger pointing, time constraints and bad attitudes. They are missing the whole point! Maybe that's what happens when you turn a hobby into a competition. If so, I want no part of it.

 

[luvdatritip]

If the show was nice friendly folks it wouldn't have much viewership or any advertisers. The real "competition" is smokin' for your friends & family and watching them pack up all the left overs to take home.

 

[ddave]

What's wrong with the briskets being smoked fat side down??

Lots of folks smoke briskets fat side down.

Dave

 

[herkysprings]

Fat side down gives you protection against heat, and you apply mop to the meat side.

What I liked seeing was how much they separate the flat / point on the meat and get rub in there. Gonna try that next.

 

[rickw]

I've fat side up and fat side down. I can honestly say; I didn't see or taste any difference.

 

[travcoman45]

If drama's whats sellin I ain't buyin! It better pick it up real quick er I got better things ta do.

Been dissapointed from the start. Show me the equipment, show me what yer doin, be human not a make beleive character some idiot in hollywood thinks we wanna see.

Well the producers don't know much bout smokin folks, that be evident. Oh well, back ta smokin in the real world.

 

[alx]

Yep.I have been fortunate to have competed over the years. and that means practice for comps in offseason...99% of regular people have never gotten out of their comfort zone once they find what works for them....

Most of the Fat side up/ down is irrelevant from my tinkering.The outside fat is irrelevant-i trim it as it does not baste or tenderize...Its the marbling/connective tissue quality in the MEAT....Competitors are cooking for the one bite judges take...If you want flavor for judges then you trim and rub....Everybody does it...

Apiece of meat with 3/4 inch rendered fat aint cutting it....

Most comp folk i have met over years are great people...This is the same reality t.v. stuff anywho....

Alot of folks commenting on this stuff have probably bbq as much as most of these competitors do in a month-compared to a forum....Almost all these competitors(on show) have profitable bbq joints....

 

[luvdatritip]

Having a "profitable" bbq joint, doesn't mean it's quality Q, as the "average" Q consumer wouldn't know quality Q if they were hit in the head with it. Competition Q caters to a very small group of folks (judges) and since there are a few factors that can affect ones taste buds, who's to say it's all that great?

 

[alx]

I would say Tuffy and Lee annes stuff is great bbq at their restaurants.I know them a bit and have eatin there.

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How much BBQ profit have you made .....

Edit...Stupid conversation........Never mind...Post up some Q-View and hep us a bit...

 

[grampyskids]

This site is about you, me and many people who don't aspire to be on TV. It is fun to watch these people do their thing for 2 weeks. Now it is boring! We need to put our effort into making us all better and not worry about some stupid TV show!

 

[ddave]

If you don't like the discussion, don't read the thread.

Pretty simple.

I don't think it's a stupid conversation at all.

But I understand why you backed off.

Dave

 

[luvdatritip]

I don't think it's a stupid conversation at all. It is what it is, the Internet. I was going to ask you the same question and your winnings in competitions don't count. My guess is 90% of the folks(might be more) on various forums don't compete. I'm not in it for the profit as I already have a trade. My Qview or anyone elses won't "hep" anyone out. It's just a tv show, and that's all it will ever be. Who's to say how "real" it is

 

[alx]

Honestly.You can go to my user profile and i have at least 70 threads of smokes...I deleted my comp smokes over this type of stuff..i.e. i was part of a team i am not proud to be part of anymore(sisters team)-very sucessful...

.......

 

[ronp]

Alex, you don't need to defend yourself, you have proved yourself. Some people just have to stir the pot.

To others put up or shut up.

 

[TulsaJeff]

The folks who come up with these reality TV shows are in it for the big bucks.. they could care less whether any of us learn how to barbecue. They try to appeal to the masses and most people unfortunately, get off on the drama.

I would say that a lot of us here on the forum don't fit that profile but that is why we have this hobby and we smoke our best for those that we love and feel all good inside when our friends and family want doggy bags to take home with them.

Those producers will never understand or know what that really feels like.. we are the fortunate ones who do

I like the show a lot... mainly because it has taught me that in this fast paced world it is so nice to have something low and slow with no time limits and certainly no rules.

I think the competition circuit would stress me out and Lord knows I have enough of that in other areas of my life.

I smoke meat to relax.. and darned proud of it too!!

 

[ronp]

Amen, Jeff It is all for the fun and learning from our fellow members, and I for one have learned a lot here.

PS. I am eating a smoked sweet potato as I am typing, never would get that from a reality TV show.

Still good though.

 

[alx]

Sorry folks if i got a bit railed.

Take Care-ALEX

 

[luvdatritip]

Here's a bit of my "supposed" stuff.











I'm sure my stuff isn't near as good as yours, but the folks I fed raved about it, and to be honest, that's all that matters to me. If you'd like me to post more, just let me know.