My daughter, who works at CitiCorp, call Sunday and asked me if I would cater BBQ for her floor.
How many people I asked..............................33 she answered.
So, I started with two big butts from Restaurant Depot - 20.73lbs in total.
Seasoned and rested in the frig overnight.
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Monday morning I fired up the Backwoods and the Bradley.
Note: I've entered my first solo competition in Benton, KY on March 30-31 2012. Need some practice on the Backwoods.
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I placed one butt in the Backwoods and the other in the Bradley.
After 1-1/2 hours I placed a Brisket, that I had prepared at the same time I did the butts, into the Backwoods.
About 4 hours later......
Backwoods update:
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Bradley update:
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Notice the nice color on the shoulder already.....I'm thinking this will have a nice smoke ring on it.
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Backwoods update:
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Bradley update:
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Backwoods:
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The butt in the Bradley IT just hit 195F.... time to FTC.
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I place the foil wrapped butt into a pizza bag.
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I placed a towel inside a cooler and then rested the first butt.
Time to pull the Brisket after reaching 187f......time to FTC.
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I repeated the above steps.
Now I have a Brisket and the first butt in the cooler.
Two hours later the second butt was ready. I repeated the FTC.
Later that morning my daughter showed up to collect the feast.
As I worked on the smoked goodies - she loaded her car with buns, 8lbs of beans and a gallon of coleslaw.
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I pulled the butt that came out of the smokers first.......the Bradley butt. Note the niiiice color.
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Well.....I had to try it out.
This one is for Larry!
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Coleslaw on the side.
But i prefer mine with slaw.....
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Hmmmmmmmmm......
She asked me to start the Brisket so that she would know which way to slice.
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Now - off to work you go!
Enjoy!!!
Very nice!
looks great. You have better will power than me. If I was asked to start the brisket, there probably wouldn't be much left.
Ya done real good, the bark and smoke ring look killer...
That's some nice color on them butts.
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That sandwich without that pile of cabbage on top looks great! ;) :)
What comp is going on in Benton on 3/30-3/31? About 30-40 minutes away from Paducah. :)
Great looking brisket!
Quote from: KyNola on February 01, 2012, 07:55:24 AM
That sandwich without that pile of cabbage on top looks great! ;) :)
What comp is going on in Benton on 3/30-3/31? About 30-40 minutes away from Paducah. :)
I did the one just for you ;D..........but I had to pile the slaw on it for me :o
Here is the info....
03/30/12
to
03/31/12 Benton KY Kiwanis Barbeque Kook-Off Benton, KY
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact: Ed Jones
KCBS Reps: TANA SHUPE, RON CATO
CBJ Percentage: 100%
Good luck Mark!
Great Job. Your backwoods smoker sure make a nice smoke ring. I know it doesnt add to the flavor but dang they look purty.... I wish electrics could make 'em.
Great looking cook. Your Daughter is going to be very popular if she isn't already. I sure wish I could try one of those similar to the one you fixed for Larry. ;D
Goog looking food.
Quote from: KyNola on February 01, 2012, 07:55:24 AM
That sandwich without that pile of cabbage on top looks great! ;) :)
What comp is going on in Benton on 3/30-3/31? About 30-40 minutes away from Paducah. :)
Are you going to apply to judge that event?
great looking grub
Quote from: GusRobin on February 01, 2012, 07:05:36 AM
looks great. You have better will power than me. If I was asked to start the brisket, there probably wouldn't be much left.
Will power?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm..... Well, yes I too wish that I had will power.
Had to keep a little for later that day. ::) :o ;D
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Gooooooood!
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 01, 2012, 01:03:41 PM
Quote from: KyNola on February 01, 2012, 07:55:24 AM
Are you going to apply to judge that event?
Me? Nah, not qualified. It is a KCBS sanctioned event. Would like to become a KCBS sanctioned judge though. May look into that.
Benton? That's pretty close to the scene of the crime!!! (My Birth)...
Might have to find reason to get home that weekend!!!
Quote from: hal4uk on February 01, 2012, 08:18:17 PM
Benton? That's pretty close to the scene of the crime!!! (My Birth)...
Might have to find reason to get home that weekend!!!
Crime? ;D ;D ;D :o ::)
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on February 01, 2012, 08:20:39 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on February 01, 2012, 08:18:17 PM
Benton? That's pretty close to the scene of the crime!!! (My Birth)...
Might have to find reason to get home that weekend!!!
Crime? ;D ;D ;D :o ::)
I reckon it depends on
who you ask...
Awrighten.
Quote from: KyNola on February 01, 2012, 08:08:48 PM
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on February 01, 2012, 01:03:41 PM
Quote from: KyNola on February 01, 2012, 07:55:24 AM
Are you going to apply to judge that event?
Me? Nah, not qualified. It is a KCBS sanctioned event. Would like to become a KCBS sanctioned judge though. May look into that.
For some reason I thought you were already certified. Well anyway, being that close you can alway arrive early, around 10:00 AM. Often judges have a change of plans and cancel at the last minute. Find the reps.; they will be at the judging tent and ask if they are short of judges you are available. For non certified judges, before the contest begins, they receive a crash course on how to judge. This does not make you a certified judge, but give you an understanding as to how to judge by KCBS standards. Or if they need volunteers at the return station. Teams often send in more samples then can be judged, so volunteers often get to sample food.
Thanks for the advice Habs!