My turnaround on BBQ crew management

I thought running a tight ship was the only way to win contests. Letting my team make calls on the fly improved our results. How do you balance control and trust in your pit?

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faithp366d ago

My buddy's team changed his rub last minute and their ribs got way better.

nguyen.dylan6d ago

Hey @faithp36 that's cool... makes me wonder if his old rub had too much sugar that just burned. A last minute switch to less sugar, but more paprika and garlic powder, would caramelize slower and really change the bark texture.

vera_johnson576d ago

Yeah sugar is tricky like that, it burns fast if your heat isn't perfect. Swapping some of it out for more savory stuff, maybe even a little extra brown sugar instead of white, can make a huge difference. I bet they bumped up the cayenne or chili powder too, that gives a deeper flavor without the risk of burning. Last minute changes are stressful but sometimes you just have to go with your gut on what the meat needs.