Backyard Warm Up 2009
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What
This is a spring opportunity for new and old teams alike to come out to Ric Gilbert's Casa and get a jump on the upcoming Competition BBQ season.
Demonstration of both KCBS & IBCA presentations by Ric, discussion will follow.
Real-time judging with excellent feedback from CBJ's and experienced judges.
Turn in will include; Chicken, Tri Tip, Ribs & a "Mystery" meat (Mystery meat provided by the host).
This event creates a relaxed atmosphere and is fun for all. Overnight camping is available.
When
March 28, 2009
Arrival from 6:30am on. Some teams arrive Friday. You are welcome to leave your equipment and are welcome to tent camp or find a local motel. Tent camping for Sat. night is also available.
Team meeting, 9:00am
Presentation demonstration, KCBS & IBCA, 11:00
Judges meeting, 12:00
TURN-IN TIMES
Teams will be divided into two groups, A & B.
1. Chicken, A = 1:00 pm, B = 1:30 pm
2. Tri-Tip, A = 2:00 pm, B = 2:30 pm
3. Ribs, A - 3:00 pm, B = 3:30 pm
4. Mystery Meat, A = 3:30 pm, B = 4:00
Mystery Meat Hints
as provided by our host Ric Gilbert
- It does not normally swim
- Parts of this animal is considered inedible by American culture while the same parts are considered a delicacy in other cultures.
- This is an animal that can climb steps but not go down them
- Ancient Romans use a six letter word starting with "C" to describe this cut of meat.
- Animal star of recent TV commercials.
POTLUCK DINNER & AWARDS
To be served around 4:30ish. Cookers are encouraged to cook a little extra for guests. Guests are encouraged to bring a side dish to feed 6-8 people. Awards will be presented sometime during or right after dinner.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Whatever you bring in, please take it out with you. Bring trash bags!!!
UPDATE: The "Sluggish Lugs" have generously offered to provide a keg of Coors Light beer. Although they have offered this as a sacrifice to the BBQ gods, I think it would be nice to have a contribution jar by the keg. Additional info., The Sluggish Lugs have requested that any $$$ collected for the beer be donated to a local charity. Easter is 2 weeks away and with the bad economy, there's going to be lots of families that will be doing without. Maybe we can help a few. WOW!!! BBQ'rs are the best!
If you wish to drink something other then beer???,would like to drink a different beer, or have a preference for some other libation, please bring your own. Recycling containers will be set up.
Bottled water will be available.
Bring your own ice.
It is nice to have munchies throughout the day. Some cookers like to throw a few non-comp. items to pass around. Give this some thought.
This is a kid friendly and family event.
Decision of the judges are final, unless you have a really good bribe, then see Ric.
If you have a few extra logs to contribute to the fire pit, please feel free to contribute.
Bring your own chairs.
Could someone please bring an extra table or two?
My live music cancelled last night, so if you want to hear something other then The Greatful Dead, bring CD's.
A Safeway store is located 3-4 minutes from my house.
JUDGING
This is going to be interesting but we think we can pull it off. Teams will be divided into two groups, group A and Group B. As will be the judges. Turn-in times are listed above. Your firt turn-in (chicken) will be scored by one set of judges, while your second turn-in ( Tri-Tip) will be judged by the second set of judges. You will rotate from table to table being judged twice by each judging team.
Judging and scoring standards will be KCBS format.
If you wish the judges to provide an ICBA score, not counted in this comp., you may provide a seperate entry in IBCA format. But only one entry, one time only.
Chicken and ribs are garnish optional as per KCBS rules.
Tri Tip & mystery meat can be garnished anyway you wish. Be creative. Bring your own serving/presentation plate or you may use a styro clamshell. Presentation goes a long way here!
You may trim & marinate your meats the night before. Think of this like a real comp. Do what you would normally do to prep. your meat on a Friday night.
Where
San Jose, CA
PM, will be sent to all participants with address & phone #.
How to Attend
Jump in on the forum thread which can be found by clicking on the discussion tab at the top of this page.
You may also leave a PM for Ric on the Forum.
Teams
Too Ashamed to Name / 2nd year team
Hog Me Tender / Pro
We BQN / Pro
Sluggish Lugs / Pro
Butt Rubbers BBQ / Rookie Team
Stumpy & Me / Pro
Smokepranos / Pro
Smokey Luv / 2nd year ?
Bad Frog / Rookie Team
Alchemy BBQ / Rookie Team
'OnThe Grill4Real Rookie team
PRO teams all have "Walks" in a comp of 25 or more
Judges
Ben Lobenstein - CBJ - Head Judge
Harry Stewart - CBJ - Great American BBQ, owner
Bill Bain - CBJ
Frank Boyer - Master Judge & HOF 2009
Larry Gaian - Experienced
Nate Stein - CBJ
Jon Green - CBJ
Owen Jobson - CBJ - Blue Rock BBQ, owner
"Fast Freddie" Stanek - CBJ
Chris Westphal - CBJ
John Chips - CBJ
Results
Chicken
Pork Ribs
Tri Tip
Mystery Meat (Beef Short Ribs)
Overall
