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100 Steps to Competitive BBQ and Chili Glory!

September 5, 2018 by The Generalissimo Leave a Comment

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100 Steps to Chili and BBQ Competition Glory!
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My Citizens, it is a fact of facts that the unmatched glory of TFD extends not only to his knowledge of world cuisine – but also to the subtle and arcane art of competitive cooking events!

I am to this day the only member of the International Chili Society to win on the first-ever attempt at a regional event – I am the only one in 50+ years to ever pull it off and move on to the World Championships!

This weekend, I take the next step and enter the seething competition found on the pro BBQ circuit! !

In celebration of your challenging spirit, let me share a checklist I have assembled over many years of cooking on the Chili circuit and with additions for BBQ as well – it will save you much heartache and will let you focus on the event and cooking, not freaking out if you forgot something.

Without further ado – the most comprehensive checklist on the Web follows:

Chili/BBQ Cookoff Checklist

  1. ❏ Disposable foil pans
  2. ❏ Spray bottle(s)
  3. ❏ Meat thermometer
  4. ❏ Sanitizing bucket
  5. ❏ Aluminum roasting pans
  6. ❏ Aluminum foil
  7. ❏ Lighter fluid
  8. ❏ Organizing cart loaded up
  9. ❏ Flashlight
  10. ❏ Notebook and pen
  11. ❏ Sharpening steel
  12. ❏ 3 sets of laminated recipe pages
  13. ❏ Sunscreen SPF 50+
  14. ❏ Cell phone battery charger and cables
  15. ❏ Ash bucket
  16. ❏ Newspaper for charcoal starter
  17. ❏ Setup playlist for tunes
  18. ❏ Confirm you have your grill(s)
  19. ❏ Trash bags
  20. ❏ Lighter
  21. ❏ Matchkit
  22. ❏ Charcoal starter
  23. ❏ Hats for sun protection
  24. ❏ Antibacterial spray cleaner
  25. ❏ Toothpicks
  26. ❏ Bluetooth speaker for tunes!
  27. ❏ 2 heads curly parsley for meat garnish
  28. ❏ BBQ heat protective gloves
  29. ❏ Epi-pen for bee allergy
  30. ❏ Portable med kit
  31. ❏ Herbs, rub for tri-tip
  32. ❏ 3 paring knives for thigh cleanup
  33. ❏ Carving knife for tri-tip
  34. ❏ Tri-tip for chili, all chili ingredients
  35. ❏ Ingredients for People’s Choice Meal
  36. ❏ Rub, Butter, Herbs, Garlic, Chicken Stock for Thighs
  37. ❏ BBQ sauce
  38. ❏ BBQ brush set
  39. ❏ Tongs
  40. ❏ Hardwood charcoal (hickory)
  41. ❏ Smoking chips
  42. ❏ Grill cleaner
  43. ❏ Flavor injector
  44. ❏ Chicken thigh pans (2)
  45. ❏ Get Taskrabbit day before and evening of to get stuff loaded and unloaded
  46. ❏ Find ICS medal to strike unmitigated terror into competitors
  47. ❏ Triple check all ingredients are packed
  48. ❏ Load sign
  49. ❏ Bug Spray
  50. ❏ Several large bowls
  51. ❏ Portable tool kit
  52. ❏ Portable Generator
  53. ❏ Bleach
  54. ❏ Rubber gloves
  55. ❏ Beer for drinking + beer for marinade + waters, sodas
  56. ❏ Duct Tape
  57. ❏ 3 gallons of water
  58. ❏ Ice – lots of it
  59. ❏ Matches
  60. ❏ Fire Extinguisher
  61. ❏ Can Opener
  62. ❏ 3-Knife Set
  63. ❏ 3 Tent chairs
  64. ❏ Dishpan
  65. ❏ Pack Banner
  66. ❏ Charge generator night before
  67. ❏ Strainer
  68. ❏ Freeze Ice Gel Packs
  69. ❏ Several rolls paper towels
  70. ❏ 1 small ladle
  71. ❏ 1 Chili Pot with Lid, 5-8 quart variety
  72. ❏ 2 rolling ice chests plus AC cooler
  73. ❏ Spice containers
  74. ❏ 1 10 foot tablecloth
  75. ❏ Plastic Spoons for Tasting
  76. ❏ Measuring spoon set
  77. ❏ 1 long-handled spoon
  78. ❏ 3 Propane BU-6 Canisters + 2 burners
  79. ❏ Cutting boards
  80. ❏ 1 Heat Diffuser
  81. ❏ Scrubbers
  82. ❏ Square Sun Shade Sail 11 Feet 5 Inches
  83. ❏ Slant Leg Shelter Side Wall
  84. ❏ Check your BBQ / ICS Cards are in wallet
  85. ❏ 1 large ladle
  86. ❏ 1 rolling storage box
  87. ❏ Pack booth flair
  88. ❏ Coleman 10 x 10 Slant-Leg Instant Shelter
  89. ❏ Titan Elite Scissors
  90. ❏ Tables
  91. ❏ Pot holders
  92. ❏ Spice Grinder
  93. ❏ Liquid Soap
  94. ❏ Rent SUV (if needed)
  95. ❏ Extension cords – long ones
  96. ❏ Benadryl in case of bug bites
  97. ❏ Victory bottle of Champagne
  98. ❏ Business cards – you never know who you might meet!
  99. ❏ Set two backup emergency alarms to get up at 05:00 AM
  100. ❏ Return rental SUV, if needed

Battle on – The Generalissimo

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