Barbecue Restaurant
I know you're probably looking for some pretty good barbecue restaurant
food. And, I'll admit, there are some pretty good barbecue restaurants out there. But... did you know that "competition quality BBQ" is better than any other barbecue - including barbecue in restaurants?
I bet you're wondering... where can I get some of that competition quality barbecue that is better than barbecue restaurant food?
The first place you can try is at a barbecue contest in your area. Barbecue contests or competitions are where a bunch of BBQ teams get together and cook ribs, butts, chicken, and brisket. They turn in samples and are judged by a group of judges. The judges usually come from one of the barbecue associations like the Florida BBQ Association, the Kansas City BBQ Society, or the Memphis BBQ Association among many others. If you do go to a contest, here's a few tips on how to actually taste some of the barbecue...
- First of all, you have to understand that the teams are there to compete and not feed the public. They usually only cook enough to feed themselves and the judges and the volunteers.
- You can ask politely if a team will allow you to sample their barbecue, but don't be upset or surprised if they say "no".
- If they have a people's choice contest, then participate in that. People's choice will allow you to be the judge and taste several samples from the teams.
- There may be vendors selling barbecue at the event. Their barbecue is good, but may not be as good as what they would turn in to the judges. BBQ Teams only turn in the best of the best pieces of meat. Barbecue restaurants and vendors
have to cook the best barbecue they can quickly to feed their customers. But barbecue restaurant and vendor food is rarely as good as "competition quality BBQ".
- You can actually become a judge in a contest. It's easier than you think and they always are in need of "volunteers". Just contact the contest organizer or your local barbecue association. It's a great way to learn what great barbecue
tastes like too - before you try competing in a contest.
- You can become a volunteer to help out with the manpower needed to organize a contest. These contests are usually pit on to help a local charity or chamber of commerce.
- You can also start your own team and actually compete in a contest. It's a little easier to ask a neighbor for help and a "taste" if you are in the contest. Most contests even have a "backyard" division and a "Kid's Q" division for
beginners. Read "Competition BBQ Secrets" for more information.
Another way to sink your teeth into some mouth watering, fall off the bone, competition quality BBQ without going to a barbecue restaurant is to slow smoke it yourself in your own back yard! And, guess what... I
have all the top secret information you will need in my book "Competition BBQ Secrets". This book gives you all the secret cooking methods that the Chatham Artillery BBQ Team
from Savannah, GA uses to slow smoke award winning barbecue. Many teams, including ourselves, have used these techniques to win Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion at contests all around the World. And... you can easily use these
techniques in your own back yard on anything from a Weber kettle grill to a propane gas grill to a traditional offset slow smoker. Barbecue restaurant food will never taste as good again!
For all the details on how you can barbecue like the pro's, just click on the picture below...
Barbecue Recipes - Competition BBQ Secrets book. Learn how to slow smoke meats right... mouth watering ribs, chicken, butts, and brisket.
Barbecue Food - Everything you ever wanted to know about barbecuing.
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Atlanta Barbecue Catering - The best barbecue does not come from BBQ restaurants. It comes from BBQ competition teams. Call Pit Bulls Up in Smoke for your catering needs.
BBQ Recipes - Why slow smoked BBQ is better than grilled BBQ and how you can easily switch.
Barbeque Recipes
- What ingredients go into great barbeque recipes. You would be surprised!
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Barbeque Smoker - Learn all about the Lang Model 60 traditional offset barbeque smoker.
Cooking Barbecue - Cooking chart for slow smoked meats.
Barbeque Grill - All about the Traeger Lil' Tex pellet smoker.
BBQ Grill - How to set up your Weber kettle BBQ grill for slow smoked success.
Char-Broil Silver
- Review of the Char-Broil Silver BBQ smoker for $159 at Home Depot.
BBQ Sauce
- a description of all the Regional BBQ Sauce Variations.
Barbecue Sauces
- Different types of barbecue sauces and the top 3 winners in each category in NBBQA BBQ sauce contest.
Barbecue Ribs
- The 3-1-1 method to slow smoke barbecue ribs.
BBQ Rib Types - What is the difference between spareribs, baby back ribs, loin ribs, and St Louis Style ribs?
Smoked Barbeque - How does altitude affect barbeque cooking temperatures?
Barbecue Forum
- Should you use barbecue forums to learn how to cook competition quality brisket, ribs, chicken, & butts?
Smoked Turkey
- How to smoke a turkey.
American Royal BBQ - 2007 results for the biggest BBQ contest in the world.
Cooking Barbecue - All about collagen, protein fibers, and fat.
Barbecue Wood
- All about the different barbecue woods, how to use them, and the flavors that they impart.
Barbecue Smoker
- A review of the Southern Yankee Barbecue Smokers.
Fast Eddy Smokers - Cookshack's FEC100 and some history about Fast Eddy Maurin.
Barbecue Sauces - Ole Ray's Barbecue Sauces.
Smoked Ham
- How to smoke (reheat) a ham on your BBQ smoker.
BBQ Ribs Example Project - How to adjust BBQ ribs cooking in cooler temperatures.
BBQ Baked Beans - two great BBQ baked beans recipes and the Bush's Perfect Pair contest.
The BBQ Guru - a great blower device that digitally controls your pit temperature.
Cookshack FEC100
- The Cookshack Fast Eddy FEC100 and the importance of pit temperature control.
Boone Hall BBQ Contest
- results of the 2008 Boone Hall BBQ Contest.
Smoked Brisket - Here are the rusults of several of my brisket practice runs.
Douglas, GA results - BBQ contest results & Smoked Turkey & Smoked Ham reminders.
Roasted Pig - Videos of roasted pig Filipino style on a bamboo spit - also called Lechon Baboy.
Grind Your Own Spices - Kick your rubs up a notch by grinding your own spices.
Pulled Pork - How to pull a Boston Butt the right way!
BBQ Bark - How to create great BBQ bark.
Wagyu Beef - Report on the 2009 Barnesville, GA BBQ contest and also a newsletter on Wagyu Beef.
Barbecue Turn In Boxes - a sneak peek at our "secret" turn in boxes.
Barbecue Ribs - Know when your ribs are done to perfection.
Barbecue Timeline
- All about a barbecue contest timeline and why it is so important - also our Greenwood, SC pics.
Weber BBQ
- If you are looking to buy a weber BBQ then you need to visit this site. The 22" Weber Smokey Mountain is great!
Stumps Smokers
- BBQ Friends - Wiley's Championship BBQ, Stumps Smokers, Kennesaw Grand Championship, etc.
BBQ Smokers - A great source for BBQ smokers.
BBQ Judge Survey - Results from our BBQ judge survey, report on American Royal trip, and Myron Mixon's BBQ school.
Jack Daniels BBQ Contest - Pictures from the Jack Daniels BBQ Contest & Degaque BBQ Contest 2009.
Weight Loss Shakes - If any of you need to lose weight fast, check out these delicious weight loss shakes.
Barbecue Videos - detailed videos of how we won 4 Grand Championships in 2009 - BarbecueCoach.com
Barbecue Judging - Suggestions on how to improve barbecue judging.
Learning Barbecue - Learn how to barbecue the right way.
BBQ Gremlins - How to prepare for those pesky BBQ gremlins.
BBQ Contest Scores - Why it is important to evaluate your BBQ contest score sheets - also Tryon, NC video.
Daytona BBQ Contest
- Review of the Smoke on the Water Florida State BBQ Championship.
Lang 60 Barbecue Smoker
- Overview of the Lang 60 Barbecue Pit Smoker.
Dillard, GA Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival review
BBQ Glazes and results from Amelia Island, FL and Kennesw, GA pictures.
BBQ Logos & Banners - Thes two guys can get your BBQ logos designed and printed fast.
Lake Oconee BBQ & Blues Festival
review.
BBQ Smokers - a more comprehensive overview of different BBQ smoker types.
When is chicken done? - A review on how to know when your chicken, ribs, pork butts, and brisket is done.
Smoked Meatloaf - A video on how to smoke a meatlof.
Roasted Pig on a Spit - This is the best whole hog I have ever tasted - Cajun style.
Boss Hog Cookoff
- Waynesboro, GA video
Future Legends of BBQ - A great Kids Q BBQ contest.
Berkshire Pork - My search for better pork.
BBQ Injector - A neat BBQ injector and videos from Dillard, GA and Tryon, NC.
Buying Pork - Tips from an insider on how to buy better pork.
Barbecued Oysters - not cold smoked or grilled.
Barbecue Contest Survey - A very informative survey on the future of BBQ Contests.
Barbecue Sausage
- Learn the secrets to hot smoked fresh barbecue sausage (not cured or cold smoked).Copyright (c) 2007-2012 Network 6000 Inc, All Rights Reserved |
