*** An update; the Four Q team ended up taking first place in pulled pork, second in brisket, third in chicken and third overall. Reports can be found at You Gonna Eat That, The SoulFusionKitchen, and The Survival Gourmet.
Just got back from a nice visit…ahem, food and drinks with the Four-Q BBQ Team at the Imperial Beach Beachfront BBQ Competition.
The big day is tomorrow, as "turn in" starts as noon.
I had the a chance to chat with the team of Food Bloggers turned BBQ competitors; Professor Salt(and Katie), Sylvie from Soul Fusion Kitchen, and Neil from The Survival Gourmet, as they attempt to win the California State BBQ Championship. The team generously shared their pre-contest meal with me.
And if it’s any indication……..I think they’ll do very well.
I was impressed at the effort and dedication it takes to compete in an BBQ event. Though as Professor Salt says…"It’s not the cooker…it’s the cook that matters".
FYI, things start getting hot and heavy starting at about noon!
Beachfront BBQ Competition
800 Seacoast Drive
Imperial Beach, CA 91932