None of us have ever competed in a sanctioned contest so we are doing our best to learn all that we can before our first competition.

One tip we have repeatedly read is to take the KCBS Certified BBQ Judging class.  From this you can learn the inside scoop on what the judges are looking for with respect to presentation, taste, and tenderness when judging competitions.

So we have taken the plunge and myself and Mark K have signed up for the April 8th, 2011 class at Meadow Creek BBQ in New Holland, PA.  Which is my daughter Zoe’s birthday and she has already forgiven me for missing the big day (it was either because she really likes my Q or perhaps it was the bigger present bribe I may have mentioned ).

We’ll report back in April with what we’ve learned and if you’re gonna be there be sure to let us know so we can say hi.

For a complete list of KCBS Judging Classes visit www.kcbs.us/classes.php