What a roller coaster of a weekend!!! We stepped up big time and did an official KCBS State Championship. So many amazing people willing to offer advice and support (much like here on THP). We didn't do as well as we hoped in the rankings but we put out or best BBQ to date. Time to keep practicing and get after it again.
BUT, the thing that made the weekend for me was meeting Aaron Sanchez from Food Network. He stopped by our cook site to ask some questions about the event. After he walked away I dashed for my truck to find a bottle of my hot sauce. I found him at the food tent. He was super nice. He tore open my bottle of Habanero Heat on the spot and covered his hot dog with it. He described the sauce as having a bright flavor. So stoked!!!
Chicken
Pork (money muscle in the front of the box and some chunks in the back)
Brisket
BUT, the thing that made the weekend for me was meeting Aaron Sanchez from Food Network. He stopped by our cook site to ask some questions about the event. After he walked away I dashed for my truck to find a bottle of my hot sauce. I found him at the food tent. He was super nice. He tore open my bottle of Habanero Heat on the spot and covered his hot dog with it. He described the sauce as having a bright flavor. So stoked!!!
Chicken
Pork (money muscle in the front of the box and some chunks in the back)
Brisket