It Is Time!

It's finally here-the long awaited Backyard BBQ Competition! Here are a few tips to help you get through the competition smoothly:

1. Review the rules of the barbecue cook-off. To qualify for winning the cook-off, you must follow and adhere to all the contest rules. For example, if the rules prohibit you from using lighter fluid on the coals within your grill, start the grill using newspaper and matches instead.Obtain a by visiting our website.
2. Participate in Internet discussion groups about barbecue. Engaging in forums and discussions about barbecue may give you new, additional tips and ideas for unique and flavorful barbecue dishes. Perform an Internet search using keywords such as "barbecue forums" or "barbecue discussions" to locate online barbecue communities.
3. Use meat that is high in quality. High-quality meat is considered to be fresh and either all-natural or organic, and in most cases may taste better than pre-packaged meat found in many grocery stores. Visit grocers who specialize in all-natural or organic products to purchase your meat for the barbecue.
4. Develop a unique flavor for your barbecue. Barbecue cook-offs often judge participants on their ability to produce a new, unique barbecue flavor. Try combinations of different sauces, dry spices, and cooking methods to develop a unique flavor based on the rules of your cook-off. For example, if the cook-off allows you to use either cherry wood or hickory wood in your grill, experiment using both types of wood to determine which produces the better flavor.
5. Display your barbecue in an appetizing and clean manner. Judges will rank your food according to how appetizing the dish appears, and may also inspect the area in which you are preparing your barbecue for cleanliness. Use paper towels to wipe up sauce spills from counters and sauce streaks from the edges and sides of boxes or containers. If you place toothpicks in your meat, use neutral, wood colors instead of colored toothpicks. The dye on colored toothpicks may transfer onto the meat when the toothpick is pulled out.
6. Keep your food warm or hot. Warm or hot barbecue may taste better to the judges and give the impression that the food is fresh; whereas cold food may give the impression that the prepared food is less fresh. Cook the meat shortly before the judges' taste test or use a chafing dish to keep the barbecue warm after cooking.

If you're not competing, be sure to come out anyway! The event is going to be a family friendly event with plenty of activities and entertainment for the kids. But that's not all! Enjoy great food from Philly Phlava, Holy Hogs, and even some great Italian Ice. The event is June 21, from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. You definitely don't want to miss this!