DV: If you go back ten years, were the cooks in Texas just doing Texas competitions? var sc_project=1441437; Product links. Our Privacy Promise, Terms of Service, Code of Ethics. They call it MCS, We report on vital issues from politics to education and are the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering everything from music to cultural events with insightful recommendations. A pencil width slice of properly cooked brisket lightly coated with some Blues Hog BBQ Sauce is hard to beat. Not! To get the best advice, The Good-One Open Range is dramatically different from a traditional offset smoker, placing the heat source behind and under the smokebox instead of off to the side. Copyright 2005 by Meathead's AmazingRibs.com. Were not NASCAR. The PK-360, with 360 square inches of cooking space, this rust-free, cast aluminum charcoal grill is durable and easy to use. It wore me out. The cooking chamber is the same as the J3/J5 models. Many folks choose the optional Boiler door for the firebox (see inset pic above). JG: It was for Jamie and Bobby, my friend Bobby Sanders. I told my wife I guess my barbecue career is complete. Feel free to drop by our store in Olathe Kansas to take a look at our inventory and speak with one of our highly knowledgeable staff members. DV: Do you still go visit other barbecue restaurants now? And how to use the Crutch. In a normal KCBS contest there might be twenty-five entries with just two or three heavy hitters. JG: The insulated firebox and the airflow. With their colorful enamel paint jobs and characteristic streamlined trailers, Jambo's large custom pits resemble race cars, (see the red rig below). Specs: Coming Soon! 3) Tell us everything we need to know to help such as the type of cooker and thermometer. Click here to read more about our review process. But we did get some damn good smoked lamb. Operating out of Fort Worth, TX since 1989, Jambo is known for superior design, performance and beautiful fit and finish. Theyre all good, I like them fine, But please dont think of it as a donation. DV: Was that your start in barbecue then? DV: How much does it cost just in ingredients to enter a barbecue competition? Jambo Pits is the brainchild of award winning Pit Master Jamie Geer. This is the case with pitmaster Jamie Geer's Jambo Texan sandwich at Jambo's BBQ Shack in Rendon. When did you begin to take that seriously again? I went big right from the start, but I built it on a very low budget. It flows through there at a smooth, even pace. It said must sell today. IBCA gets Joe blow off the street to judge your meat. We have a rigorous product testing regimen. I had it all the way up to here with him. I immediately bought a stomp shear to cut metal. Im not ashamed, Im not alone, Product links. Say you go out and judge every week and you like the taste of Blues Hog sauce. They were some of the prettiest ones out there, but also made other cooks a lot more competitive. In a normal KCBS contest there might be twenty-five entries with just two or three heavy hitters. 4) If you are a member of the Pitmaster Club, your comments login is probably different. Owner: Jambo Pits; Opened 2007 Age: 59 Jamie Geer isn't some one-dimensional competition barbecue cook. In March, itll be every weekend. DV: Do you still go visit other barbecue restaurants now? Im old school. AdSense Privacy Policy Provided by JenSense. I was thinking we might sell four briskets a day, but it took off. So if that is possable Please. I tried some on the deer meat, and my uncle flipped out. I have been blogging and writing about barbecue since 2001. We extend this right to anyone, EU resident or not. They tell me the PBR one is worth like $2500. Jambo, Lang, or Meadow Creek, I recently purchased a commercial grade vacuum sealer from Cabela's. Its about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on. We have a rigorous product testing regimen. No need to throw a fit, Selection, prep, and cook techniques, Ive been cooking outside all my life out camping or hunting. DV: That one is like an all-star competition, right? Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. DV: Was that first pit for yourself for competitions? Are they hot? [Its actually priced at $10,900 on Daviss website]. JG: Not counting fuel for my motorhome, youre looking at $600 just to enter. JG: I tried to go to college at Abilene Christian, but they were going to make me go to Biblical Science an hour a day so I quit and came home. This baby cooks circles around cheap offset smokers because temperature control is so much easier. We also use third party advertisements on bbqguyblog.blogspot.com to support our site. We go a step further. To get permission, just click here. I still had the equipment on the trailer. So I'm talking to Jamie Geer about doing his custom line of seasonings and injections for Jambo's. We are talking about something like two bbq rubs, rib rub, bean seasoning, brisket and pork injections. Tired of seeing popup ads? How long did you do it by yourself? DV: Was that first pit for yourself for competitions? I always wanted to be in business for myself, and thats where I am now. 5) Posts with links in them may not appear immediately. DV: Youve also been a television star on BBQ Pitmasters. I found this Adkins seasoning Western Style Barbecue Seasoning so I bought some. Mimi Swartz is a staff writer based in Houston. This web site is da bomb, Jambo never uses pre-fabricated pipe. Daniel Vaughn is the countrys first barbecue editor, and he has eaten more barbecue than you have. Youll find out how, to smoke a cow, Our Privacy Promise, Terms of Service, Code of Ethics. No precious flavor loss. Youll find out how, to smoke a cow, Is building pits what you were meant to do? After a career in welding, he started building smokers. Some competitions I dont even put sauce on it. They said boy, have you ever thought about entering a competition? That sounded like fun. J5 MODEL. It doesnt always work out for you. Memphis Dust did suit them well, Then I helped him develop some rub recipes. Its hard to make the call, This site is a member of The Smoke Ring A linked list of BBQ websites, Next - Skip Next - Next 5 - Prev - Skip Prev - Random Site, Join the ring or browse a complete list of The Smoke Ring members, If you discover problems with any of The Smoke Ring sites, please notify the Ringmaster. And join us in the Pit. He also has a successful business building BBQ pit smokers based in Fort Worth, Texas.Jamie Geer, BBQ Pitmaster and Pit Builder Jamie says; "Jambo Pits are the best smokers money can buy. JG: Oh, theres a lot of cut throat out there. Thats one of the tings I dont like about KCBS judges. Some competitions I dont even put sauce on it. I dont remember how he did and only had a chance to say hello. DV: Does he still use your rubs, sauces, and sausage recipe? Not! After a career in welding, he started building smokers. And Moe who cooks alone. I lost seventy pounds in the ten months I worked there running ignorant. After about thirty minutes wed open it up and look at the color and check the temps. Our Privacy Promise, Terms of Service, Code of Ethics. I told my wife I guess my barbecue career is complete. The Posse hit Jambo's in force during their first week of business and was quite impressed. Name/Nickname : Dude. Privacy Policy for bbqguyblog.blogspot.com, Cabela's CG-15 Commercial Grade Vacuum Sealer, Options for Earning Money From a BBQ Website. But it is expensive to run a website with more than 2,000 pages and we dont have a big corporate partner to subsidize us. Stumps more of a set and forget model. I use indirect heat and cook the brisket slowly at a temperature of 225-250 degrees. JG: Oh yeah. Heres our suggestion for platinum and gold medal-winning products at a variety of price points. They havent missed a beat, except those meat prices keep going up. DV: There are three people in the shop now. Pork Barrel BBQ founder Heath Hall gets an amazing guided tour of a Jambo Pit from company founder and BBQ Pitmaster Jamie Geer at Memphis in May. JG: I probably went through 300 cans of biscuits. Please read this article about thermometers. DV: Honestly, how many times have you considered dressing up as Jambo for Halloween? Youll also find Jamie Geer out on the competition circuit a lot more this year. We block all third-party ads, we give members free ebooks, magazines, interviews, webinars, more recipes, a monthly sweepstakes with prizes worth up to $2,000, discounts on products, and best of all a community of like-minded cooks free of flame wars. The Broil King Signet 320 is a modestly priced, 3-burner gas grill that packs a lot of value and power under the hood including dual-tube burners that are able to achieve high, searing temps that rival most comparatively priced gas grills. So thick cuts need more salt. ENCLOSED MODEL. Almost a crime, so little time, They manufacture a varietyof smokers from smaller residential models to the big rigs. Richard and Ray Batterton worked there and they loved it. JG: I dont hardly ever eat barbecue. JG: Yes. Wed grab a beer and fire it up. For what to do, browse over to, He and Mike Davis were hooked at the hip. I go to win. After you work around it, it doesnt even taste good. They wouldnt cook for s if the meat wasnt going around and moving the air. Im not ashamed, Im not alone, Not! Click below to see all the benefits, take a free 30 day trial, and help keep this site alive. They had stainless around the bottom and a stainless stack. We usually grant permission and don't charge a fee. Click here to read our detailed review of the PK 360 and get a special AmazingRibs.com price! JG: We use a P&O material. Charcoal, gas, or wood? How long did you do it by yourself? Im going to go hit up a bunch of competitions in Oklahoma. BACKYARD MODEL. I found Big Bob Gibsons BBQ Book Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary selling at amazon.com. Jambo never uses pre-fabricated pipe. Im out of room here, so I cant store it. Now you might score me down because I didnt put the right sauce on there. I confronted him at the American Royal. I also qualified for The Jack and finished fifth overall, then I went to King of the Smokers and I finished eleventhout of the top 24 teams. Last Modified: 3/17/2021. Click here to learn more about benefits to membership. I also competed in professional barbecue contests from 2001 - 2006. JG: It was for Jamie and Bobby, my friend Bobby Sanders. And you don't need permission to link to us. Id move the damper about 1/8 with every batch. Jambo Pits is the brainchild of award winning Pit Master Jamie Geer. JG: I used Craigs sauce which is a take on Head Country sauce. Click here to read our detailed review and the raves from people who own them. Then I always wanted of those Jack Daniels statues and one of those crowns from the American Royal, and I got both of those. AmazingRibs Ratings & Reviews Jambo Pits J-3 Model Review. It took me forever to get brave enough to take the cutting torch to it even though it had sat around forever. The answers clear, put down your beer, The point, the flat, the rendered fat, They won every major cookoff. Its still sitting at a buddy of mines house. The how, the why, and what to try, For very thick cuts of meat, we recommend adding a bit more salt. Memphis Dust did suit them well, Dont get me wrong. After you work around it, it doesnt even taste good. They call it MCS, Jamie knows how a pit should cook and he builds his own pits that way. I have twenty-six on order now. But please dont think of it as a donation. The proper mix of heat. Experience the countless benefits from monthly giveaways, to free products, to exclusive content, and more by signing up for a 30-day free trial below! No! And if you travel, dont despair, Obsessed I am, I know its true, Jamie Geer: This year I had a real good year. Click here for more about what makes this grill special. For more about our privacy promise, code of ethics, terms of service, and how we operate to insure you unbiased info, click here. I built Johnny another one, a J-5. DV: Now you have more time for the competition circuit. I wrap in foil when the internal brisket temp is 165 degrees or if it's been cooking for at least 5 hours. There will be five competitions here this year. I called Johnny Trigg and asked him if he thought I could sell some pits if I started building them. Jos R. Ralat is Texas Monthlys taco editor, writing about tacos and Mexican food. Brisket secrets are revealed, I loaded it up and on my way back home I saw a For Rent sign on a restaurant just up the road. These days you dont have to look very hard to find a Jambo pit at your local barbecue cook-off. It was how good your meat was. JG: I couldnt afford to buy meat for that. Jamie Geer: This year I had a real good year. And join us in the Pit. That's Tuffy Stone's RV in the background sporting the Cool Smoke banner. JG: They usually pay the top three, and third place gets about $150. We go a step further. Cause I have one of each. AmazingRibs dot com. DV: How did you come up with the name Jambo? JG: That was when the North Texas BBQ Association and IBCA were just getting started. We do use cookies to store information, such as your personal preferences when you visit our site. Product links. Posted by The BBQ Guy at 4:58 PM. This web site is da bomb, Chrome chimneys are another popular add-on. Since 1989 Jamie Geer has been manufacturing barbecue pits for his company Jambo Pits. I saw the doc, he was in shock, This NEW pit from Jambopits comes standard with the famous Jambopits Boiler Door and a Chrome Stack. Required fields are marked *. JG: I did, and I still use it today. DV: That second Jambo pit, did you build it for Mike Davis? Custom paint jobs are extra! Todays barbecue is all about the sauce. Jamie's BBQ skills are a big reason why Jambo Pits are such great BBQ smokers. Salt appears first in the ingredients list because the law says the order is by weight, not volume, and salt is a heavy rock. DV: There werent a whole lot of competitions around then, were there? You can always add hot pepper flakes or Chipotle powder (my fave) in advance or at the table. Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited. With their colorful enamel paint jobs and characteristic streamlined trailers, Jambo's large custom pits resemble race cars, (see the red rig below . Everything. There was a listing for a complete restaurant. JG: We put out about thirty a year. JG: The day I started the business I brought two people from Jeryco where I was a shop foreman. Dont you know, just spend some dough, Click here to learn more about benefits to membership. Todays barbecue is all about the sauce. For very thick cuts of meat, we recommend adding a bit more salt. JG: Its all about air flow, just like the rotisserie pits. People raved over it, and thats kinda how I got into cooking. Is that a recent development? Cool Smokes Tuffy Stone, Then I always wanted of those Jack Daniels statues and one of those crowns from the American Royal, and I got both of those. GDPR requires that we be willing to delete any info we have about an EU resident if you request it. Dial thermometers are often off by as much as 50F so if you are not using a good digital thermometer we probably cant help you with time and temp questions. Not! Contact Us. Search Our Pitmaster Club(You get 5 free pages), YOU ARE HERE >> Millions come to AmazingRibs.com every month for high quality tested recipes, tips on technique, science, mythbusting, product reviews, and inspiration. This is my twenty-ninth year. The proper mix of heat. Is that a recent development? Maybe I can get a chicken brine and seasoning to go with it . All text, recipes, photos, and computer code are owned by Meathead's AmazingRibs.com and protected by US copyright law unless otherwise noted. Jambo Pits | Fort Worth TX I was already in my early fifties. Trying to make a living on the barbecue circuit is not going to happen unless you have big sponsors. var sc_security="7628a933"; The privacy of our visitors to bbqguyblog.blogspot.com is important to us. Its hard to make the call, In addition our Pitmaster Club is a huge thriving community of cooks who love to share. We put salt in these bottled rubs because all commercial rubs have salt and consumers expect it. J3 MODEL. Published On: 7/21/2014 Jamie's BBQ skills are a big reason why Jambo Pits are such great BBQ smokers. Members get MANY great benefits. Click here to see our list of Gold Medal Gifts. Hell be there to defend his crown as last years winner, and you can bet hell be a up against a few cooks using one of his pits. JG: Salt, pepper, and garlic like every other household in America. It was for Johnny Trigg. Jambo's "Jamie Geer" Seasonings. DV: What would you have seasoned it with otherwise? JG: Well, Ive always loved street cars and hot rods. Id lay them down all the way across about eight inches apart. Weber, Brinkman, PBC, JG: It was. At bbqguyblog.blogspot.com, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. DV: You were afraid it might still have some propane left? JG: Salt, pepper, and garlic like every other household in America.