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#28 New Jersey State BBQ Championship, Wildwood, New Jersey - July 2006
2nd place overall / 29 teams RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
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Chicken
6th
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Ribs
8th
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Pork
3rd
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Brisket
4th
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| Back up in Joisey for the 2nd weekend in a row! We had such a good time last year, we had to come back. We love the way the public can just walk through without an entry fee. We got to talk to a bunch of great people, and they were streaming by all day along with the flocks of seagulls. While the teams are packed in pretty good with very little space to work with, it had a cozy feel that I can't describe in words.
The Award ceremony was similar to last week. Other teams got more calls to the stage, but our consistency paid off again with our first ever Reserve Grand Champion crown. A big congrats to our friend Jim and the Philly Pigs team on their well deserved Grand Champion honors!
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New Jersey State BBQ Championship
It was a great weekend in Wildwood. While we could not complete the "repeat" after winning last year, we were extremely happy with our second place overall finish. It was a bit hot, but not too crazy. The weather held out very nicely and the cookin went smoothly. Plus, as usual, we managed to have some fun! Congrats to all that got to do "the walk"!!
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| Just last week we drove through the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore. For a change of pace we used the old harbor tunnel this time. Quite a different scene! |
This truck got us to do a double-take! Just happens Baltimore Gas and Electric has the same initials and colors as our sponsor....Big Green Egg! |
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| Three bucks plus per gallon. Thankfully we only had a short 4-5 hour drive! |
Not sure why, but it seems like as many times as we've crossed the Delaware Bridge, it is always beautiful. |
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| Friday beach traffic. Argghhh. |
Finally after an hour or two bumper to bumper, things opened up on the final bridge into Wildwood. |
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| Chuck is as solid a team mate as one could have. Always smilin', and he cooks up a mean Philly cheese steak. |
The scene at night. A glimpse of the Trash Can Cuisine team (how about that for a name) with Butch's well lit vending area poking out from behind. |
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| Speaking of solid team mates, here are two of the best....Kenny and Chuck...prepping the butts and briskets. |
Neighbors and good friends Hillard and Brett working on some magic tasting action for the dessert category. |
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| Chuck is everywhere, and always exactly where you need him. Here he serves up his famous (and righteous) cheese steaks. |
While Wildwood is a tight contest in a relatively small space, the public is admitted free and the turnout is usually phenomenal. |
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| Our old pals at Lost Nation Smoke Company. |
Another good shot of the crowd that came to see where the amazing smells were coming from. |
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| The front of our 20 by 20 spot. Sure is cozy! |
Chuck is a jack of all trades. Here he puts on his sales hat, and spreads the word about Dizzy Pig, Big Green Egg and The BBQ Guru. |
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| For some reason the pink johns really captured the vibe of Wildwood. |
KCBS's newest full-fledged rep, John Bush, spends some quality time with good friends. |
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| Brett of Free Range BBQ never has his hands too far from Dizzy Pig rubs! |
Doug of Crispy Critters keeps his first aid kit handy, and poses proudly with the band aid he was fixing to use on a fresh battle wound. |
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| The other Doug from Crispy Critters mixed up some righteous bloody marys on Saturday mornin. Dang it was good. |
Mark from Hoff Daddys cooked next to us and it was a pleasure to hang out with him a little more than normal! |
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| Kenny preps a tray to use when the ribs come off. Our team is getting better and better at taking care of all the little chores without any words needing to be spoken. |
Our ribs are really shaping up after several hours on the egg. |
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| Chuck, sporting his Smoking Pilot's tee shirt in honor of our good friend Steve Martin pulls out the thermapen to see why we are sweating! |
Our friend and experienced BBQ judge Eric stopped by after the judging and is shown here with Doug from Ribs Within. |
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| Waiting at the awards to see if our name would get called! |
Another great friend, Jim of Philly Pigs proudly displays their Grand Championship plaque. He and his team topped Dizzy Pig by less than 2 points for the top prize. |
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| Rich of Lost Nation sips some fine tequila and tries to forget about the two disqualifications he received. |
Traffic was much better on the way home. |
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| Driving through a small Jersey town, the sun sets on a great weekend of BBQ. |
Back on one of our favorite bridges again after a weekend to remember. |
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