[Corgi Man]

Break a leg, Ron! Barbecue and grill well!!

[ronbeaux]

I got waxed, smeared, pummeled, tromped, and just plain azz whipped this weekend. First off it just didn't feel right doing it by myself without the Mrs, and I had to sleep in the back of the U-haul, my front left brake locked up on my truck, I only brought enough food for the estimated 40 teams which turned out to be 64. I didn't make the top ten in anything and "I" thought I would at least have a chance to score with the brisket. It was PERFECT!

Here are the turn-in boxes, not that it matters:

Chicken(normally it is only 1 1/2 chicken but with over 60 teams you have to turn in two 1/2's)


Ribs(normally 7 but 9 for above 60 teams)


And the brisket, Wagyu brisket at that!


My spot


Everything went like clock work with timing. I tasted the 1st place brisket and it was WAY too salty for me. The ribs WAY too sweet, and the chicken was, well WAY better than mine.

I did scope out a new pit and actually test drove it



Not giving up, just frustrated.

[Dana]

Ron, your boxes do look perfect, I think the judges must have burned their taste buds on previous food, therefore, couldn't give yours the proper consideration.

That's some traveling hoop-dee with the pit on the back. Very unique!!

[Corgi Man]

Tasting is subjective, Ron. No set of judges will see exactly eye to eye with another set. It's a pretty difficult thing to deal with at times. Just keep doing what you're doing and make your craft as good as it can be. Take whatever criticisms you think are valid and address them next time.

ETA: It all looks terrific by the way.

This post has been edited by Corgi Man: 07 March 2010 - 06:42 PM

[kim shook]

I agree, Ron - everything looks fantastic. I am hankering for some brisket. Mr. Kim is trying out his smoker for the first time today, so I know he will have lots of questions for you!

[ronbeaux]

Ask away. I can cook brisket with my eyes closed and one arm tied behind my back.........

[Marlene]

kim shook, on 07 March 2010 - 07:54 PM, said:

I agree, Ron - everything looks fantastic. I am hankering for some brisket. Mr. Kim is trying out his smoker for the first time today, so I know he will have lots of questions for you!

I approved him tonight. Looking forward to seeing him here!

Ron, I guess you can't win em all, but it sure looks good to me. I'm going to have to try smoked chicken as soon as I can get to my smoker at the cottage. Yours just looks so good!

[Madge]

That is quite a set-up Ron. Very interesting.

I thought your offerings looked terrific. Now I want some ribs but will have to wait until we go to the cottage and can get at the bbq.

[ronbeaux]

Guess you guys may be wondering why I haven't competed lately. More surgery for the Mrs. so we will be laying low this summer to recoup. First comp is September 10th in Jennings Louisiana at the "Roasting with Rosie" cook-off. Looking forward to getting back at it!

As you can tell, I'm still practicing my techniques.

[Marlene]

ronbeaux, on 25 May 2010 - 06:01 PM, said:

Guess you guys may be wondering why I haven't competed lately. More surgery for the Mrs. so we will be laying low this summer to recoup. First comp is September 10th in Jennings Louisiana at the "Roasting with Rosie" cook-off. Looking forward to getting back at it!

As you can tell, I'm still practicing my techniques.

Practice is always good! My best wishes to the Missus for a speedy recovery!

[kim shook]

Please tell Mrs. Ron that I'm sending all good energy for some prompt healing. I'm sure that all your good cooking will help!