tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069669867149556412011-11-27T17:36:18.159-06:00Covering all thing BBQ, but concentrating on the suculant, award winning Memphis Style of "Q".BBQchefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06884417869088088436noreply@blogger.comBlogger871100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406966986714955641.post-68818801861579893692007-12-17T23:47:00.000-06:002007-12-17T23:50:18.971-06:00

Southaven Springfest / Southaven MSSouthaven Springfest: April 24th - 26th, 2008 Contest Contact : James LantripPhone: 901-619-23458710 Northwest DriveSouthaven MS 38671email: mrbarbq@hotmail.com Judging Chair : Brenda OrozcoPhone 901-351-63335735 Cedar Lake Drive N. Walls MS 38680email: brendaorozco514@hotmail.com

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Oxford's Town BBQ Throwdown is Sanctioned for 2008!Below is the contact information for the contest.Date: October 24 & 25th 2008Organizer: Kelly Melissa Brown, Office ManagerOxford Convention and Visitors Bureau102 Ed Perry BoulevardOxford, MS 38655Office: 662-232-2367Cell: 662-801-4977Fax: 662-232-8680email: kelly@oxfordcvb.com website: www.oxfordcvb.com

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I have found myself enjoying writing about not only team information but also general smoking & Barbecuing topics as well as Memphis BBQ Network information. To keep the two separate and to keep the team blog concentrating on team information, I am going to move the team blog to http://optimusswine.blogspot.com/ . I am in the process of moving team posts over to the new blog and should be

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Written by Mike & Amy Mills Tunnicliffe, this book touts itself as "Recipe, secrets, tall tales and outright lies from the legends of BARBECUE".Lets start out by clarifying that Mike Mills is a BBQ legend himself. His resume' is long, but for our interest; he was one of the first "big boys" on the old Memphis In May competition circuit. He won three Memphis In May Grand Championships while

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This areticle has been moved to http://optimusswine.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-member-zena-baily.html

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This article has been moved to http://optimusswine.blogspot.com/2007/12/unofficial-team-mascot.html

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This article has been moved to our team blog here:http://optimusswine.blogspot.com/2007/12/clean-up-team-meeting-please_15.html

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Rank team Points TeamThe first number is the place, the 2nd number is the amount of pints for the year.Congratulations to Jack's Old South for coming in first and to YAZOO's DELTA Q for a strong comeback at the end of the year. Had the defunct MBA been keeping up with the points as they should have, the out come might have been different.We came in a respectable 106th. Not bad for only doing one

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Memphis Barbecue Network along with the Henry County Georgia Chamber of Commerce are announcing the 1st Annual Barbecue Cook-off will be held at the Nash Farm Battlefield in Hampton, Georgia on April 18 & 19, 2008.Hampton Ga. is approximately 25 miles south of Atlanta. Held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Simply Southern Jubilee. More details will be coming soon.Sarah RobbinsHenry County

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This is a re-post from the MBN Group on Yahoo from Dalton Pittman from Curly Tail Smokers:Hello every barbecue fan,my name is Dalton Pittman with the curly tail smokers if you don't already know I hold the worlds largest kids barbecue contest in Memphis tn. This year we are looking for as much help as we can get. If you like barbecuing and kids at the grill than this is a contest for you. if you

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The Philadelphia Ham Jam Arts Festival and the Memphis Barbecue Network announce the 2008 edition of the Ham Jam BBQ Contest. Held the weekend of April 18 & 19 in Philadelphia MS, this will be the 6th year for the Philadelphia contest & festival. This event is being organized by the Philadelphia Mainstreet & Tourism folks.Contest Organizer: Madonna Green May12931 Road 624Philadelphia, MS

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This article has been moved tohttp://optimusswine.blogspot.com/2007/12/super-bowl-party.html

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February 16, 2008 the Memphis Barbecue Network is putting on the Inaugural "Que" Ball where the top Memphis Style Cooking Teams of 2007 will be honored. But it is also a really fun time to mingle with BBQ enthusiasts, judges, cooking teams and contest organizers. The event starts at 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 at the Holiday Inn Express at Poplar and I-240 in Memphis Tn.The cost is $30 then $20 for a

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This past weekend I was privileged enough to be able to attend the first Advisory Board meeting for the MBN. A lot was discussed and the ground work for making the MBN the best BBQ sanctioning organization was laid. I can't get in to specifics, as the discussions are only that until they are implemented. A lot of the issues discussed were based along the way of smoothing out communications

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I would like to start this article with a huge thanks to Jason at the U of M and to the Highland Hundred Club for their support and participation in the BBQ contest this year! We would also like to thank all of the volunteers including the judges who devoted time, effort and I am sure a few dollars to make the whole thing possible.To view more pictures, go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/

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Mostly for competition purposes it is customary to inject shoulders prior to placing them on the smoker, and in some cases a second injection prior to coming off the smoker. There are numerous reasons for doing so (at least on paper).Two main common ingredients in most shoulder injections are a juice or cider (usually apple) and a vinegar, either white or apple is usually used. Both the acidic

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As you can tell by the photos we slather our shoulders in Mustard prior to adding the dry marinade. Not sure we are going to keep doing that, but there are good reasoning's behind the procedure. For both whole hog and shoulders, the mustard cooks off and leaves no mustard taste or looks behind. As a team, we are debating whether we are going to continue the mustard process as our smoker is a

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Here are a few pictures of our Bolivar BBQ trip. There is also a link to the album online with all the pictures in it. From the album, you can order pictures, download them, view them and what not.Enjoy!Our Bolivar BBQ photo album

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Here is a link to our picture on the MBN Group website. We made the news, lol.http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMPHISBARBECUENETWORK/photos

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Thank you for everyone who was able to attend our first BBQ contest at The Hatchie Hollow Bolivar contest this past weekend. We all had a great time and I had at least four or five folks come to me to say that they really liked our team (the people).As you know by now, we were fortunate enough to have placed first in shoulder in the preliminary round then finished third. We also had a first place

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HOG1st: Serial Grillers2nd: Yazoo Delta Q3rd: Huish Grill Team 4th: The Good, The Bad, and the Swine SHOULDER1st Serial Grillers 2nd Ghost River Smokaholics 3rd Optimus Swine 4th The Good, The Bad, and the Swine RIB1st Parrothead Porkers 2nd Pigs R Us 3rd Yazoo Delta Q 4th The Good, The Bad, and the Swine Grandchampion Serials Grillers (Shoulder) Serial GrillersYazoo Delta QHuish Grill TeamThe

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As most of you know, we have been excited about the UAB football game in November against Memphis here at home. Partly because of the rivalry and atmosphere, but also because we were planning to tail gate with the Smoking Rig starting the day before and inviting th BBQ Team to participate.The two schools have been passing a trophy back and forth depending on who has won the game for a few years

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Ignore the rumors for now about the Bolivar BBQ contest not happening. We are on for Bolivar 100% according to the sponsor. We are working on an emergency back up plan should it happen to fall through, but it doesn't look like we'll need it.

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Anything you are going to loan the team for the Bolivar cookout, such as 7-day coolers, etc - if you could get it to Todd's home or to Ed or Palmer this week it would greatly help out the team.We need to get together at Todd's house Tuesday or earlier before the competition to load up the cooler on to the trailer. We are tentatively looking at that Tuesday around 7:00, or would 6 be better? Let

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Here are the orders we have for competition grade pulled pork for the weekend of the 20th.Ron Files - 4 pindsMike Reed - 5 poundsTodd B. - 10 poundsBrian McCoy - 5 poundsEd Pierce - 5 poundsCindy - 5 poundsOlena Keene - 4 poundsSpread the word to our friends and family. It's only $5.00 a pound for competiion pulled pork, it will cost us more than that to produce it.

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We have yet to come up with a permanent team name. We chose Optimus Swine for our first competition in Bolivar, because we had to put something on the application. Well, we have narrowed down our choices for the team name. Due to a tie between four of the choices, we will narrow the choices down to five instead of the planned three.Here they are.Optimus SwineBust-A-QuePut a Pork in itPork the

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Your new Memphis Barbecue Network Representatives.Gary and Sharon Countz Henry and Kelley EvansFrank and Mary HornerTim KempRandy and Cathy McGeeLarry OhrbergDavid and Suzanne Rhea Larry & Barbara YoungIf you see any of these wonderful volunteers, make sure you tell them thank you!

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As of 2008, Memphis In May will no longer be sanctioning any events outside of the Memphis In May itself. There is a new sanctioning body called the Memphis BBQ Network that will be filling the void.Here is a link to the Memphis BBQ Network's Yahoo GroupThis letter went out to teams and to contests organizers.It came from the Memphis in May offices about August 29th.It explains MIM's official

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Here are a few things you could bring to the meeting on Saturday if you can.Marine coolerLarge serving platter for presenting the shouldersA sample of dinner ware plates we can use to serve the judges withWe need 4 - nice glasses to serve waterCloth napkins Food scale up to several poundsGallon size zip lock bagsApple JuiceIf you are a monthly paying member aned can get caught up that would be

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If you have not received the email that Christy sent out and have not given Christy your email address, please do so. If there is anyone that may not have received the word that you can think of please forward this to them, or give them a call to get in touch with Todd, Ed, Palmer or Christy.A few added words to the email.We will be doing some minor maintenance on the rig, so you may want to wear

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We apologize for the last minute notice on the last cook out; however it was a success and a good time. We cooked for the golf tournament the T.J.'s put on Monday after the party. The feedback was good on the pulled pork, with more than one member suggesting that we start out with competing in shoulder rather than ribs. That's all up for discussion, though and yet to be decided.

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Ms. Lisa Staggs has joined the team with more enthusiasm then should be allowed by law. Actually she lost a bet and had to choose between joining the team and wearing a Cowboys jersey while big daddy John was bar tending. Looks like we were the lesser of two evils.We're taking up a collection for Lisa's gas bill for traveling up this far North from Southern Mississippi. Congratulate her when you

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Blake and Gail have joined the team! Blake is multi talented with trivia, bowling, and BBQ knowledge and experience. Please don't tease him for working for the State of Tennessee; and just because the Governor reports to Blake doesn't mean you can call him to get your tickets fixed or your taxes lowered. Please call Fast Willie at 1-900-FastWillie

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Mike comes by way of the Blake connection and says now that he is single again he needs to start working out; and immediately asked if he could do 24 oz curls at BBQ meetings instead of the wimpy 12 oz curls.Welcome aboard.

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Tim and Carrol Melton have joined the team! Tim was hesitant in joining due to the amount of time his professional bowling career takes from him. Welcome them aboard and hopefully they will be at the first BBQ function opportunity soon!

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UPDATED!!!!!!!!!There is a last minute get together this weekend in Collierville at Ron & Kat Files' home. I will post the address and information as I get it.Text or call me with any questions....Everyone is welcome to bring a dish of some sort. Ron lives on Belle Watley Cv in Collierville (it will be very obvious which house). The get together is Sunday around 3:00. We will be pre-cooking some

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J.B. & Jody Baxter are new members to the team and welcomed with enthusiasm. They are friends and socializers with Mike & Debbie Reed, so they are sure to add entertainment value to the eclectic mix.

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We have more new members with ties to the New England area! Dennis O'conner and Bill McClusky have joined the team and have started out their membership with catching the "cornhole'n" bug.

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I need everyone to email me their contact information, including:Nameemail addresscell phone, home phone, work - if you don't mind calls at workaddressSend email to:bbqMemphis@yahoo.com

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This Sunday the 22nd, we are having a team practise, meeting, gathering, get together, beer tasting contest, what ever you want to call it.Here is a copy of the letter I sent to most of you: (if a couple of people could bring some ice, chips, maybe a potato sald or slaw or something, that would be cool)We are planning a BBQ get together this Sunday at Todd’s house again. Hisaddress is 4956

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Here is a short list of up coming competitions that may suit our needs for a first affair.09/14 - Oakland, TN10/19 - Bolivar, TN11/03 - Arlington, TNIf any of these are any better for you than another, feel free to let us know. Doing the Arlington one would give us more time to get are process & recipes together, but doing one earlier would get our feet wet sooner. We have requested information

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We purchased a refrigerator that should work perfectly for now and fit on the rig with just an ever so slight modification. We also bought the ultimate ice bin for keeping the cold ones cold and a SYSCO Food Warmer. We have accumulated plenty of half pans, 1/8th pans, 1/4 pans and the like for now, but could use some pots, utensils and the like. For a more updated list click the link below. See

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If you are a team member and would like to contribute an article, whether informative or humorous, simply email your ideas to bbqmemphis@yahoo.com and we will take care of it. A quick article on suggestions for recipe's, different ingredients, processes or just telling a story about a team member or BBQ event.Bring 'em !

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Chris Davis; known as "Captain Awesome" in the super hero underworld, has chosen our BBQ Team to use as his secret hideout for squashing evil doers in the Midsouth area. Kryptonite will not harm him (however a shot of rumple will slow him down for .02 seconds while he downs it) and he can't see through lead, but he has been caught looking through a window or two. If you need legal advise, give

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Johnny Werkhoven is the newest member of our BBQ Team and is ready to start Q'ing. John is a CBO at a local financial institution (Chief BBQ Officer) and should bring a lot of insight to the team, especially in the Poultry category. John has been doing chickens with a lot of success for quite some time, and specializes in moist breasts with a little spice. We welcome John aboard!Have you been

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We need a name! Follow the link below for a few ideas that have been presented, then think of some your self and add them to the list. Or our name will be "BBQ Team" by default.http://bbqmemphis.blogspot.com/2007/06/suggest-team-name.html

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July 15th The Membership prices will be going up to $300 a year and will be reflected in both the monthly payment plan and the one time payment plan. Register now to lock in the $250 a year membership.

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We welcome Brian McCoy to the team! Brian would have been a member sooner, but an old football injury was inflamed at the Tennessee Funfestival BBQ contest while Brian was bouncing Jim Drunkenmiller out of his tent. It was 50/50 on an amputation o f his leg, but fortunately all those jagermeister shots thinned out the blood to where the blood clots were never much of a factor. We're glad to see

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We are talking about hauling the Rig down to the UAB Memphis game this football season. Anyone interested in going is welcomed. We plan on tailgating in grand fashion ans showing off our Rig.

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The PayPal links to the right are working again. If you run in to any problems you can always write a check or go directly to PayPal and make a payment to bbqMemphis@yahoo.com . It's just that simple.

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We would like to do several of these before the winter sets in. Any ideas? suggestions? Lets hear them, and lets get our money in as soon as possible so we can start practicing!09/07 - 09/09Roast N' Boast Barbecue FestivalColumbus, MS 09/14 - 09/15Smokin' Oakland BBQ festivalOakland, TN 09/27 - 09/29Oxford Town BBQ ThrowdownOxford, Ms10/11 - 10/13Covington Jaycees World's Oldest Barbecue Cooking

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We found a local supplier of fire wood, lump charcoal, and exotic flavored smoking wood. We are going to check the place out and go to get a few samples of various woods and charcoals to experiment with. If you would like to go by and get a few samples of flavored smoking wood to try at our next team cook out, feel free. They have Cherry, Apple, Pecan, Hickory, Peach and many many others.Get in

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Slightly.Unfortunately with the transaction fees from PayPal, the increase in the amount of competitions the team is wanting to do and the costs involved in providing a first class BBQ Team, the membership fees are going to have to increase slightly.As of July 15th, 2007 the cost for a one year membership will be $300 a year and all payment methods and plans will be adjusted accordingly. Signing

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We are glad to announce Dr. Jeff Williams and Dr. Cheryl Williams to our BBQ Team. Jeff brings a lot of experience in the various sauce categories to the team; and he is a Rumple expert. Cheryl makes several deserts that are so rich and delicious, they are illegal in 17 states and the District of Columbia.

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If you are interested in taking the judging class for Memphis In May, there will be two classes offered on July 13th and 14th from 0830 - 3:00 pm. The cost is $60.00 available for the first 60 people only. The fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.Location: Holiday Inn Select at 160 Union Ave.As of right now; Ed is signed up for the Friday's class.Feel free to check out Memphis In May's

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Please email us with your contact information if you are a member or a pledged member who just hasn't paid as of yet. We will use this information to send out reminders and pertinent information when needed. Don't worry, you will not be inundated with emails or SPAM; as this Blog will remain the main point for "spreading the word".EMAIL: bbqMemphis@yahoo.com

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We welcome Ron and Kat Files to the Team. Ron has been in the restaurant business for more years then he may want to admit, so we are sure he will be contributing a wealth of information.

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As any new team runs in to; there are a huge number of basic supplies we need to acquire for our endeavor. When you are at Sam's, Wal-mart, Costco, etc and can find it in your heart to pick up an extra something, we would greatly appreciate it. Here is a very short list of suggestions, feel free to add any basic you can think of on your own.*Trash bags -- 45-55 gallon*Pots*Paper Towels*Paper

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We welcome Bill T. Vaughn (other wise known as T-Bone) to our BBQ Team. T-Bone was regular at Quince & Kirby Mulligans before the foundation was poured.

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Our Calender year for team membership dues will run from June to May of the following year. Memberships will be within the calender year and no half or partial year memberships will be available.The monthly payment amount will adjust accordingly for the years membership. For example; if someone were to sign up in November they would be half way through the membership year and the monthly payment

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Cindy Burks just signed up via the monthly PaPal payment plan. We welcome her to the Team with open arms and look forward to her world famous jello shooters ;)

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We're looking for that team name that defines what we do and and how much fun we have doing it. Have any suggestions? Post them here, so we can all evaluate the different names. The winning name suggestion will get extra wrist bands for Memphis In May or something for coming up with the Team Name.Here are a few.* Optimus Swine * Bust-A-Que* The Three Apiego's* Just-A-Q'n* Mid-South Master Porkers

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Ya, sort of. Ed & Kat just signed up using the PayPal monthly plan and have pledged to also sign up using the PayPal full payment plan, making them the first "double" members of our team.

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Mike & Debbie Reed have become new members by choosing the full payment plan through PayPal. Have you ever heard the jokes that start out with ...."You may be a hermit if" ? Well, you may be a hermit if: You don't know Mike & Debbie Reed. We're glad to have them aboard and they say they have more members signing up soon.

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Todd and I drove to Little Rock yesturday (the 8th) and picked the Rig up and brought it back to Memphis. We stood around and admired it late in to the evening after running it through the car wash to fresh'n her up a little.We were arguing and trying to figure out the water valve and whether we were going to add a water chamber for a "moist" smoker and where we were going to put the

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All you wonderful people who have pledged to join the team and just haven't gotten around to paying yet, we could really, really use your help. If you check out the post below, you will find one heck of a trailer and smoker rig. Todd found this in the middle of Arkansas for a steel. At under $5,000 we just can't pass it up, so Todd and I are going to "loan" that money to the team to get us jump

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Check this thing out ! The roof raises, commercial 3- sink, stainless steel prep-table, hot water tank, spare tire, duel axle, fold down shelves along the sides, there's no wood for rotting, no rust, large smoker (two shelves), etc !

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You can use this link to view the trailer we are thinking about purchasing for the team. It is made by Austin National SmokersHere is the link to the trailer we are leaning toward as our flagship.

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Congratulations to Donna Corbin and Welcome to our BBQ Team. We're glad and excited to have your join our "family".

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Well, sort of. Todd was the first to sign up using the monthly payment plan via the link located here on our Blog.

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Most of us are aware of the major categories like Whole Hog, Shoulder & Ribs; but did you know you could be the next Champion in a dozen+ other contests?Here is an example from this years Tennessee Funfest (formerly Lakeland). The lists vary from contest to contest, but this should give you a good idea. Choose something that interests you and start coming up with that world famous recipe that is

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Congratulations to Grand Champions, Jack's Old South, winners of the 2007 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest!1st Place - Rib DivisionPig Pounda Kappa1st Place - Shoulder DivisionViking Cooking Team 1st Place - Whole HogJack's Old South1st Place - Patio PorkersBarefoot in the Pork1st Place -Chinet People's Choice ContestEntry #35 - Rib Ticklers

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Memphis In May 2007 Hot Wings categoryHot Wings Category1 ROADSIDE GRILL COOKING TEAM2 FABULOUS FAULTLINERS3 PIG POUNDA KAPPA4 PAGE'S PIG PEN5 SUSPICIOUS RINDS6 CRISPY CRITTERS7 THE PEG LEG PORKERS8 TRANSPORKERS9 CHARSIDE BARBEQUE TEAM10 MEAT MAKER'S

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Here is a list of the top 10 Patio Porkers!Patio Porker Category1 BAREFOOT IN THE PORK2 RUB DOWN SOUTH3 THE PORKSPANKERS4 SHIP RACKED5 GOT PIG?6 TENNESSEE BOARBQUE7 LORD OF THE SWINE8 SKILLET SHOT9 DOUBLE D'S OF INDIANA10 HERE FOR THE BEER

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Top 20 for Memphis In May 2007, Whole HogWhole Hog Category1 JACK'S OLD SOUTH2 RIGHT ON Q3 CURLY TAIL SMOKERS4 PORKY'S PRIDE5 CAROLINA TRAVELER6 HOGAPALOOZA7 WASTED AND BASTED BBQ TEAM8 JACK'S DOWN HOME BARBECUE9 CITY HOGS10 THE SHED BBQ JOINT11 PIGS ON PARADISE12 GWATNEY CHAMPIONSHIP COOKERS13 SWEETNESS OF HOG14 BECKERLE CHAMPOINSHIP COOKERS15 BARNYARD ROASTERS16 OLD SCHOOL COOKERS17 PITSTOP

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Here is a list of top 20 teams in the Shoulder category for Memphis In May 2007:Shoulder Category1 VIKING COOKING TEAM2 SWEET SWINE O' MINE3 PORKSCRIPT4 RED HOT SMOKERS5 PARTY Q6 PARROTHEAD PORKERS7 BIG BOB GIBSON BARBBQ8 ROADSIDE GRILL COOKING REAM9 TOM & JERRY'S GLOBAL PORKERS10 TOWER ROCK11 VALERO REFINED SWINE12 THE QUES BROTHER13 ANY PORK IN A STORM14 SUPER SMOKERS TEAM ONE15 THE FLYING

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Here are the top 20 teams that placed in Memphis In May 2007, in the Ribs category.Ribs Category1 TTAIL GRILLERS2 PIG POUNDA KAPPA3 OIKING ON THE RIVER4 SASSY SOWS5 IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE6 PIGSOWAR7 PRIMETIME BBQ8 WORLD FAMOUS LARRY WILLIAMS PORK STARS9 SECURITY SMOKERS10 HURRICATE RIBBERS11 SOUTH PORK12 THE MIGHTY SWINERS13 KILLER HOGS14 4 PORK HARMONY15 SMOKIN' WITH AN ATTITUDE16 ALL STAR

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Ran across a smoker retailer website that also has a good tip section. Have any thing to add to the suggestions? Comment here.BBQ Tips

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This is just a hint of what the Memphis In May BBQ Festival is all about. This was obviously taken on Thursday before the crowds came in.

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We encourage "Blogversations" !What in the world is a Blogversation? Well, it is basically a conversation through a blog on a particular subject. Feel free (and we encourage you to ) comment on articles and submissions with in our Blog. Participate, learn, comment and contribute your ideas & thoughts.

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Due to an over whelming demand on becoming a member and the increasingly high cost of competing in sanctioned BBQ contests, we will be increasing our membership dues June 25, 2007. All members that have already signed up or sign up by that date will be locked in to the $250 a year dues for the first year guaranteed.There are wonderful benefits to joining the team now. We will be planning on

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Do you have a non-secret recipe you would like to share with others? We would like to hear from you. Dry RubSauceMarinadeGlazeor just a tip and tricks to a good olé BBQ on:BrisketsWhole HogShoulderRibsHot WingsBurgersSausageCornor what ever lights your taste buds up !What about your smoking methods? Favorite Wood to use?

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Our BBQ Team is currently spear headed by Todd Burriello, Ed Pierce & James Palmer. All three of us were members of our previous BBQ team for years. We have seen tough times with no wins and little funds and especially in recent years, much better times in regards to wins, placements and a stronger foundation with assets and funds.Our former team, Knob Creek Smokers, has been very successful and

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You may contact us through our BBQ Team EMAIL address at BBQmemphis@yahoo.comwith any questions, comments or concerns. We would love to hear from you.

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We are offering something unique to the BBQ Team world. We are offering a payment plan through PayPal for our members. You may pay all at one time, with several payments or on a monthly payment plan that is right now a mere $25 a month. At $300 a year with the events and benefits we are going to offer, you can't beat the value. If you are on a team, or have been; you understand that $500 a year

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Welcome to our Memphis BBQ Blog. We are an enthusiastic new BBQ Team that decided to spin off from our original, successful previous team. No hard feelings, just a desire to compete, contribute and feed the hungry urge to "Que".We are in the process of deciding on a permanent name for the team and are open to suggestions from all members and pledged members.We are about a team concept and

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