Memorial Day weekend BBQ competition - VIBES

Wish I were there. It sounds like fun and great food. The smoker I am bringing in is almost cheating,Electric and it uses very little wood. I did a small Prime rib in it the other day,talk about good if you like smoked meats. Just finished left overs,scrambled cheese eggs,potatoes and a nice piece of Prime rib. Sounds like a morning special to me. I don't think I will enter my food in competitions,just not that competitive. It is always great to see how someone else does it though, and there is a lot of technique out there to learn.

Any local BBQ specialist reading this thread. I sure wood like to know what kind of local hardwoods you are using ? I know I can get Hickory and Mesquite at Kmart. Just wondering what kind of local fruit woods may be readily available. Enjoy the competition this weekend it sounds like a lot of fun. I plan on hitting the Island June 9Th,let the fun Begin.

I knew my post would get a response from you, Chris!

The competition is mostly a fun way to raise funds and have a get together. I always thought prime rib was better the 2nd or 3rd day reincarnated into sandwiches, breakfast, soups, casseroles etc.

Noah

It doe's seem to get better with age. So much out there to learn about cooking,etc. So many flavors and styles. Which way doe's a body go ? I really like old school,you could say. I tend to cook steaks on the grill with Charcoal at home. I think it will be to much work dealing with the clean up and disposal issues to try this commercially,so we end up with grill your own on the big flat top gas grills.

This Smoker I have is the Bomb. I will shut up now,giving all my tricks away. Lets just say the Rib eye steaks turn out really good and the Platters I serve them on will hold plenty of food. I got very lucky in the dish department. That is kind of how this whole venture has worked out. I run into a rough spot that is going to cost a lot of money,and a week or so later,things just fall into my lap somehow. I guess if anyone believes in Fate and all that good stuff,I feel like I am supposed to do this,somewhere it is written. I look forward to meeting all of you,working with some of you and Serving all. See you all soon.

Chris

Which island?

Where is the Ag Fairground?

The fairground is on Centerline (Route 70) about half-way between Sunny Isle and Frederiksted.

Marty, throw your grill on the ferry and come on over!

If you're heading west, the fairground will be on the right side of the road, lots of small yellow booths on a big chunk of land.

Spread the word and get your team of 5 or less together. Show up with your grill and a cooler with whatever you want. Cook it up for a chance to win a free pass to compete in Puerto Rico over the 4th of July weekend.

Contact me or BBQVIBES@gmail.com or www.vibesinfo.com

What's better on Memorial Day weekend than beer and BBQ?

Noah

From the web site:

"The first Virgin Island BBQ competition will be held on May 30th, 2010 at the Agriculture grounds from 10AM to 6 PM.

We just updated the website with more info including a letter from Senator Usie Richards asking for help to rebuild Mrs.Andrews house.

Next Wednesday is the registration meeting at El Sol so time's a wasting!

Look forward to hearing from ya!

Noah

Radio ad is playing. Did I forget to mention that Budweiser is sponsoring the event?

Should be a great time, please come say hi and introduce yourself.

Noah

Noah. Can you talk them into waiting until I arrive ? Ha,ha. It does sound like fun. Having a little party here this weekend. The menu consist of a 14 pound smoked brisket,14 pound Pork butt,3 Large racks of pork spare ribs and a couple pounds of smoked salmon. Throw in a few sides, a couple of bands and a lot of beer. Looks like we have a party on the Continent.

Enjoy the competition on island. My plane ticket says I return on June 12Th,see you sometime the following week.

bumping the thread as this is tomorrow

postponed until june 6

Thanks speee1dy! To my chagrin, we decided to postpone the BBQ competition until the following Sunday, June 6th.

We had the flash flood warning in affect until Saturday night, so that led us to believe that the Ag Fairgrounds would be one big mud bowl the following day.

$10 at the door gets all sorts of BBQ food, drinks, and samples of competitors entries.

www.vibesinfo.com for complete info!

Noah

now i will have something to look forward to next week:@)

Noah give it one more week and I can make it. There's always next year.

Well, the weatherman was right. My cistern runneth over right now.

So, we have an extra week who wants to drag their grill down, pay $40 and compete in one of several categories?

PM me or visit the website

Chris, just move your ticket up a week!

Noah

I wish I could !!!!!

Just reminding everyone on St.Croix to come out THIS Sunday, June 6th to the Ag Fairground 10am - 6 pm. Bring $10 and your appetite!

All proceeds are going to a good cause!

Noah

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Just an update, we had an absolute blast pulling off the 1st annual BBQ competition!
Dave from Good Spirits was crowned "King of the Grill" and will move on to Puerto Rico for the 4th of July Cattleman's BBQ competition.

Lisa, thanks for showing your support, hope you had a great time!

If you didn't come this year, we'll see you next year. That means you Chockman!

The Virgin Island BBQ Education Society plans to grow and include monthly meetings, BBQ classes, and how to become a BBQ judge training courses.

The Governor stopped by for a plate, and we're pushing to have the first Sunday of every June dubbed "BBQ day"

Thanks again 🙂
Noah

did you raise a lot of money for the family

Thanks, Noah -- we had a blast! And the pumpkin dessert that Ethan made was out of this world!! We'll be there next year, for sure, and hopefully with hubby. 🙂

Lisa