The Texas BBQ Forum

Looking like there's going to be teams from all over again. We've also got a team from Florida this time. And the guy from Japan is coming back to compete.

Looking forward to seeing you again.

I would love to, but I can't seem to keep a team together LOL

I'm going to try and make it again, but it will be a late decision. Had a great time last year.

Mark, you could always come hang out with us.

how many teams you got signed up?

I believe Ben said, two weeks ago, they had close to 30 that were paid up. He's projecting around a 50 team field this year.

Also, he's hoping to release some pretty cool news within the next few days.

We will have a Backyard Rib and Chicken class taught by BBQ Bob Trudnak, Pitmaster of The BBQ Guru Competition Team, from 1pm – 4pm on Friday February 27th. Cost of the class will be $75 per person. To sign up you can contact Ben Pruitt at 936-661-4204.



Bob's BBQ Credentials:



Reserve Grand Champion – Jack Daniel’s World Championship 2010

1st Place 2nd Place Ribs American Royal Open 2009

Ribs World Food Championship – Las Vegas 2013

Grand Championships in PA, MD, VA

Reserve Grand Champion Smoke on the Water – Atlantic City 2013

Reserve Grand Champion Red White and Que 2014

Over 200 Trophies for competition BBQ





Bob will go over:

· Meat selection

· Trimming and prepping

· Seasoning and saucing

· Many different ways to cook ribs and chicken

· Times and temperatures

· Slicing and serving

· Flavor profiles and balancing flavors

· Styles of smokers and general BBQ knowledge

i heard they are talking about a steak or fajita cookoff. have you heard about this?

Yes. They have been kicking the idea, of both, around. They haven't nailed anything down though.

They're going to raffle off a nice backyard offset pit at the cook off. $5 per ticket, or $20 for 5 tickets.
The pit is 1/4" steel and is 16" x 32" with a vertical smoker that also has a door to put a coal basket in. It's made by Texas Original Pits.

Got word today that this event is now an Official Qualifying Event of the World Food Championships!

SD-Will you be notifying everyone that applied to be a judge, if they were chosen or not?

I talked to Ben, yesterday, and he said he will be emailing everyone this week. Hopefully he will get that done ASAP. If you don't hear anything by Thursday evening, holler at me.

I've been doing some stretching and a bit of cardio. Working on the hand / eye co-ordination. Probably coming out of retirement for this one. Praying for anything but DAL.

Look us up when you get there. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone I can!