EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO A BBQ COMPETITION!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Did I leave anything off the list that y’all think is important for Comp BBQ?

[@chancevernon6536]

A big strong handsome helping man!!!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

@@chancevernon6536 I don't know ANY?!

[@paulroueche7003]

Your wife is truly a blessing to you.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Absolutely! I am beyond blessed.

[@reedmak77]

To clean the round grill grates, I've been using water heater drain pans from Home Depot. I just soak them in ammonia or vinegar with baking soda and some dish soap. All the gunk comes off so much easier.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Great idea! I’m going to try that!

[@reedmak77]

The pan has a hole, but I just plugged it with a piece of aluminum tray and some epoxy.@@GulfCoastSmoke

[@geraldm7435]

Awesome tips! Plan Prepare Similar to a bagpiper preparing for the highland games... different, but similar 🙂

[@robertbernal3180]

Great video very interesting. All the preparation that goes on for a BBQ competition. Your very lucky that your wife has your back. Both very hard workers to have things done. Enjoyed your video 👍🏽

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I am blessed! I couldn’t do it without her!

[@bryan8799]

Picking up my racecrew drum this weekend. I don't do competition but I'm excited to cook on it.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I ordered two as well! They're coming soon I hope! I have a 30 gallon and love it!

[@blackrooster48]

A good support group is key, unfortunately I don't have until cookoff time, so currently I'm leaving all my stuff on the trailer, drums, tables, sink, and that way I don't have to load everything up my self. Since we are cooking on the trailer now, I don't have to set up and unload, so that's a big help. Love your videos brother.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I sincerely appreciate you watching my man! Sounds like you've got a great setup, I hope I can see it in person one day!

[@blackrooster48]

@GulfCoastSmoke it's still a work in progress, hopefully it will be finished by the start of new year. It's a 16' enclosed porxh trailer, and it's going to have a fold down gate that works both as a ramp and once everything is unloaded I will set my drum on it. Slowly but surely it will get there brother, still debating on signing up for Uvalde, but if youll make it out to Traders Village I'll have it there.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

@@blackrooster48 I’ll be there!

[@sabrenacantu7021]

We always forget something! I’ve learned to accept it 😂

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

It. Is. Inevitable!!!

[@sabrenacantu7021]

@@GulfCoastSmoke😂

[@VillanuevaMedia]

Sabrena is doing an amazing job on your content as well as yourself on entertaining 😃

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Thank you so much for spelling her name correctly 😎 that truly means a lot to me!

[@renegonzales3017]

Great tips! I need to start doing this!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

You’ve got a lot to learn 😜

[@tmstephens92]

The dream team!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Sabrena is the GOAT!

[@AlwaysForwardBBQ]

I co-sign all of this. Also, for me, running solo means I absolutely HAVE to plan and buy ahead. I string out my meat buys over weeks or even a month and freeze it. I also double check all my seasonings and injections to make sure I will have more than enough for the competition. Lastly, double or even triple up on everything you can. I have two injectors, two temp probes, spare batteries, two multi probe thermometers, etc… Build your stock over time and buy in bulk when you can.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Great tips! Thank you so much for the input my brotha!!

[@Trumpetmaster77]

I will rewatch this before I go to a comp! Very informative video bro!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Glad you found it informative, brotha! 🤝🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼

[@emiliobravo90]

What kind of vacuum sealer do you use?

[@chancevernon6536]

Yo great video!!! A lot of really good insight! Good luck at the next comp!

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Thank you! Will I see you there?!

[@chancevernon6536]

@@GulfCoastSmoke it’s a 🔒

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Great helpful video

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Glad you thought so my brotha!

[@Just_the_Q]

Great video

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnknapp6328]

Great Video Go Team Gulf Smoke

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Thank you my brotha!

[@adriansolis5362]

ok. I don't know. What is a grease seperator?

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

So, you can pour the Au jus (juices) from your meats into the grease separator which allows you to separate the fat from the good stuff! Then you can pour all the good juices into a pan or bowl and use them in your cook!

[@DaymonQualls]

Okay, so I'm curious about the grease separator. :)

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Put all of your Au jus from your ribs, pork, and brisket in it and use it to your advantage!

[@DaymonQualls]

@@GulfCoastSmoke Ahhhh.... I should've known that! Makes perfect sense.

[@danieldjbigdbaez]

I just started my cooking team and im looking for a spice sponsor for my 1st cook off in Dec

[@barneykelley806]

What vacuum sealed do you have or recommend?

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I personally have this one and I love it! amzn.to/3rWMN1J

[@Last_Chance.]

What do you do for a living?

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I work for a company called Cheniere in their IT Department! My degree is in Network Support and Administration!

[@Last_Chance.]

@@GulfCoastSmoke nice!

[@genesislandscape]

I was going to ask the same thing because I unfortunately live in CA, and I couldn't afford to miss work, but at least I get to watch them do excellent work.

[@donaldrhine548]

I don't use chemicals in my smoker or my grills I use a steam. I don't want that chemical taste on my food.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

It’s an oven/grill cleaner that’s made for things like this. Also, a good clean hour of a hot fire will burn out anything you don’t want in there, which is exactly what we do 🤝🏼

[@YoungZee187]

You owe more credit to your wife

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

I try giving her credit any chance I can. She’s the best part of our team and I always say that

[@Last_Chance.]

Does your wife have a sister?? Lol just kidding. She sounds like an amazing woman.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

Hahaha! She does but she’s married too! I am so very blessed to have her!

[@s21299f]

You keep using the word "we," doesnt seem you had much to do, lol.

[@GulfCoastSmoke]

She did and does a lot! But, I definitely help a lot and she did more this time than normal.

[@s21299f]

@@GulfCoastSmoke wives are great, sometimes, ha!