OK, so I tried to just make some refrigerator pickles and after seing what happened wondering if they would be shelf stable.
I boiled a solution of stuff and poured it on cucumbers in a canning jar, put the lid and ring on and popped them in the refrigerator. To my surprise it actually sealed...
Fryar-
I understand. I'm kinda like this too. So, not sure what your cooking on, but a good idea to get a WSM with a Guru attached to run it. Is that needed for most (like Gary), no. But for those of us that want to stare at a temp and have a 5 degree range, you can't go wrong.
That said. Your...
Last year was blind judging and they canceled the prettiest pig in the park category. You'll have somebody watching you put the box together and escorting you to the judges. The watching is just so you don't put your pork shoulder in the box I guess!
Difference of opinions I guess.
So, if there is space available and its ok with an organizer, why can't one team decide to split into 2 teams? A team name can be created on the spot, quite legit and extra meat, cookers, charcoal, spices, sauce, etc can be purchased or bummed off others. I...
Here is my 2 cents
Question #1 - Is it legal to fabricate teams at KCBS contests to achieve the minimum number of 25 teams in order to achieve qualifying status.
Sure its legal. I don't feel like looking up the specifics now, but as long as they don't share the same cookers, space, etc, then...