I had a chance to judge my first KCBS BBQ contest this past weekend. The event was held at the Santa Anita Race Track and it was a simply perfect day for BBQ; aka typical California weather.
The judges were a mix of the what the stereotypical BBQ judge would look like if someone asked you to describe one - complete with a big belly and suspenders. But the judges also included tiny guys that looked like vegetarians (these little guys were of course the ones that could eat the most BBQ).
The BBQ was fantastic - just like you would expect from a stacked field of 49 professional teams. Chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket were all sampled and scored for appearance, tenderness, and taste. Slap Yo Daddy came out on top (no shocker). All the results can be seen here.
For a great set of pictures and a write up about the event check out the Meat Me Blog.
The judges were a mix of the what the stereotypical BBQ judge would look like if someone asked you to describe one - complete with a big belly and suspenders. But the judges also included tiny guys that looked like vegetarians (these little guys were of course the ones that could eat the most BBQ).
The BBQ was fantastic - just like you would expect from a stacked field of 49 professional teams. Chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket were all sampled and scored for appearance, tenderness, and taste. Slap Yo Daddy came out on top (no shocker). All the results can be seen here.
For a great set of pictures and a write up about the event check out the Meat Me Blog.