Memphis in May is in motion.

[Rich Pedraza]

Here we go folks, I’m at the Memphis in May comp entered in the Patio Porkers amateur class with my friend Tom. I also entered SCA steak comp and booth decoration comp. We’re still working on it but here’s the start. Our first cook is Thursday. I also got our product for sale in the contestant merch tent.

I’ll try to remember to keep posting as things happen.

rich

[Richard Chrz]

I say those who have the most fun, have the most fun!

Enjoy your weekend!

I’m looking forward to following along.

[Draznnl]

Thanks for bringing us along on the journey. Best of luck in your competitions. Don't forget to have fun and soak in the whole atmosphere.

[mrichie1229]

I agree. It is easy to get stressed and miss the moment.

[captainlee]

Good luck, looks like a blast !

[Waiting for the Worms]

Good luck!

[RiverJeff]

What a fine looking entry! Best of luck!

[RonB]

Thanks for taking us along, and best of luck.

[Jkahnert]

Good luck!

[smokenoob]

I’ll be the fly on your shoulder!

[TripleB]

So you've entered just the pork category? Pulled pork and ribs? Who is this competition through? KCBS?

Wish you the best and that you do well. Comps are a lot of fun, madding and rigorous, but fun. Drive On!!

[Rich Pedraza]

Some of the big guy booths.

[Rich Pedraza]

SCA steak comp meeting and the rub-eyes I received.

[CandySueQ]

one on the left is $$$! Good luck!

[Rich Pedraza]

TripleB Memphis is May is their own sanctioning body. The Patio Porker class is like a backyard amateur comp in other groups. It is only ribs. You can then enter ancillary classes like sauces, beef, turkey, wings, etc. plus the separate steak comp with SCA (Steak Cookoff assoc) which is another sanctioning body.

[TripleB]

I'll need to put it on my calendar and check it out next year. Maybe I could be a judge since I am with KCBS. I use to be a SCA judge, but they never had any events in SoCal (after I took the training) so I never renewed my membership.

[jfmorris]

This looks like a ton of fun! I always wanted to do a competition. Maybe in my retirement I'll have time...

[TripleB]

Highly recommend it. A lot of fun and you learn a lot.

[au4stree]

Best of luck. MiM is a wonderful event.