I ended up 14th out of the 20 competitive teams, but finished 4th out of 10 in the amateur teams. Had 2 perfect scores and 4 other great scores so I'm happy with the results. Ribs were a knockout and within 15 minutes all of my ribs were gone for the public tasting...8 slabs worth!
KCBS is an interesting beast but I certainly enjoyed the day. Would probably do another even though it is a ton of work and prep for a sanctioned event. Couldn't ask for better weather either, sunny and 75 all day long.
Was also interviewed by a local cable TV station wearing my red WKC shirt, so we received some free advertising Troy!
Name is derived from my profession, a physical education instructor and coach:
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The lineup:
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Prepped and ready to go on the smoker:
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Hard at work:
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Final box, not perfect but all 8's or 9's on appearance from KCBS judges:
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Wife and boy showing support:
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Part of the public tasting:
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Winner's smoker...was handed down throughout his family. 1st time competing for him too so I'm glad he beat the pants off the competition teams!:
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Congrats Terry!
beautiful ribs but even more beautiful family!
Terry, great job and thanks for representing the WKC. Looks like a perfect day.
Who did your sign? It's fantastic!
Winz
Congrats!! Love the team name and sign. Yesterday was a perfect Midwest day here too.
Quote from: Winz on September 28, 2014, 04:10:38 AM
Terry, great job and thanks for representing the WKC. Looks like a perfect day.
Who did your sign? It's fantastic!
Winz
My father-in-law can do them at work. He and a friend made it up for me.
That looks like loads of fun! Very nice job repping' the WKC 8)
Looks like a great time! Congratulations and thanks for the pics!
Congratulations Terry. Great job on a high level competition. Thanks for representing WKC.
Great job terry!
You may not be retiring on prize money, but this:
"Ribs were a knockout and within 15 minutes all of my ribs were gone for the public tasting...8 slabs worth! "
tells the tale !!!!
Good Show Mate !!!!
Nice work, Terry!
jolly good show old mate
Congrats Terry on some good looking ribs, i love the sign!
Awesome way for your family to spend a day!
Thanks for sharing!!
Hey, that guy that won - was he near your cooking area?
Did his smoker have an electric device that opens and closes the lid?
Quote from: Troy on September 28, 2014, 10:27:00 PM
Hey, that guy that won - was he near your cooking area?
Did his smoker have an electric device that opens and closes the lid?
He was right next to me. No electric device, just manually opened the lid himself.
Great job, Terry!
Thanks for sending that fantastic weather my way. 8) 8)