I understand there is a Rocky Mountian BBQ Society contest in Silver City NM in August, We might go to that one. Currently we are only competing in 2 events, the one here in the Albuquerque area at the end of March and the 4th of July one in Durango. Catering has been pretty slow this year and the funding to seek out new events isn't there.
John: LOL, now you tell me!!, It was actually pretty dang good the way it was
Beer would definatly been better, I may have to try that his weekend. Will a Mexican dark beer work?? Modelo?? Tecate maybe?
We try real hard to do well but have not yet stumbled on to the 'secret formula' for placing high, it is a subjective, double blind judging that has only certian criteria, Appearance is 33%, Taste is 33% (If you do not like chicken every one gets a 4 no matter how good it is, or they may not like sauce on the meat or maybe they like alot of sauce, who really knows, that part sucks) Tenderness is 33%. The brisket was like shoe leather after 16 hours of cooking, it should have fallen apart by then, but man was it tasty. My chicken was on the dry side and should have had more glaze/baste on it. The Pork was of the Raspberry and Chipotle flavor but lacked some horse power, need more chipotle. The ribs were the best we have done. Thanks to every one who cheered us on!!!! We will keep practicing and who knows some day we may be in a town near you.

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