Virtual BBQ Contest...

[Phentex]

I got a message from the Kansas City Barbecue Society that they will host a virtual BBQ contest. I thought this might be an April Fool's joke but the message was sent after that and there is a judge application link attached. They will SHOW you photos and describe the meat and have you judge from that. Smell, taste and texture are so important when judging. I don't see the point of this.

These are some strange times...

[irisblue]

1. Cuz the country needs Q. Lots of smokey meats

I am looking for a decent non meat BBQ

[Phentex]

3. Sauce helps...

I've tried the jack fruit versions but I think a good BBQ sauce on top of anything helps. I saw a seitan version but didn't buy it. Nothing replaces that good smokey, meaty, fleshy real BBQ but some things help when you get a hankering.

This is a good lentil loaf with a truly flavorful BBQ sauce. It's time consuming (cause you have to let it rest a few times) but it's got a great meaty texture which slices beautifully unlike some other veggie loaves.

https://thevegan8.com/vegan-barbecue-lentil-loaf/

[Hortensis]

2. :) If they just let people check a box, they're way too serious.

Obviously, judges should be able to describe their virtual gustatory and olfactory experiences. And that could get interesting.

[Blues Heron]

4. Let's light as many fires as possible

During a respiratory outbreak that your neighbors may have. Yeah that makes a lot of sense.

[japple]

5. This is the sauce recipe that wins new converts every time I make it.

Peppery, vinegar-y, best used on smoked pork or chicken.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/carolina-red-barbecue-sauce-101804

[trof]

6. I agree. Useless.