Is Competition BBQ for You? - 10 Things to Help You DECIDE

[@thesmokerbaker]

Great info mate & well put together! As a newbie on the comp scene I've competed in my first 2 SCA comps which I've loved. Whilst it's different to ABA it's given me awareness of how the comps work, what I need in equipment, logistics etc & alot cheaper than doing an ABA straight off the bat

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Yeah and you smoked us in one of those SCA’s 🤣 ABA is where we started but we are starting to really enjoy the SCA’s as well. Looking forward to the next one👊

[@bbqwithunclewoo]

Best way to learn is get out there and get after it!!! Good luck!! Let us know how you do!!! Uncle Woo’s Memphis moo is a winner on the SCA circuit! Give it a try!!!!

[@jaydenholborn8731]

One of my biggest things in my first BBQ comp was learning how to trim a brisket correctly and seperate the flat and point. Had the great man Grant Coleman assist and show me how its done by separating the flat, point and trimming up my brisket. Great how everyone gets in to give a hand if needed.

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Grant is a great man and been a big help to us, our first comp he was our neighbour and shared some great tips. We had a similar experience with our Brisket and Dan Barrington which we are super grateful for.👍

[@LownSlowBasics]

Incredible video mate!

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Thanks Legends

[@brittanywatchit787]

Good information 👍👏

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Glad you liked it👊

[@mickmccuaig8340]

That's really cool stuff even if I'm not competing, a great insight and practical info :-D

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Captjesseminoski]

This was awesome! Love these videos!

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Glad you like them!

[@altonfender5168]

Thank you very much for your video you told me a whole lot in your video what I need to do to do a competition cuz I was thinking about doing a backyard competition in March but the first thing I wanted to do in October is walk around and check them out appreciate the tips that you gave me the 10 tips would like to learn more about it

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

You are very welcome, let us know if you have any further questions

[@mikecoughlin4128]

These are good tips. Another is to go to the applicable judging course/certification process so you understand what judges are looking for. Personally, my mistake was starting too small. I signed up for a local downtown blues and bbq festival. I think all of the judges were volunteers and not necessarily certified. I did it 2 or 3 years and the scoring was all over the place and the comments were worse. I got burnt out. So another tip I suggest would be to limit yourself to organized, annual, recognized events and do talk to participants.

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Great advice, 100% agree with you on this.

[@heycartys]

Great video, what's with all the parsley though?

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Yeah lots of parsley or kale make up the base of the hand-in box for judging.

[@altonfender5168]

In a competition does it matter what kind of smoker you use a barrel smoker or offset or do you need to try to make it easy on yourself

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

Doesn’t matter at all, really what your most comfortable cooking on at home will do.

[@altonfender5168]

And how many smokers do you need to bring with you in a competition

[@RedSmokeBBQ]

We bring our trailer smoker and one other either Weber or bullet smoker. Some teams have 1 others might have 5, just depends on how you cook