Apologies here, too. No way I wished to imply that some are serving poison.
It is certainly true that judges only get one bite, whereas guests tend to eat the whole serving - and that seasonings therefore tend to be radically different for each type of cooking. It isn't just steak and BBQ contests, either. Few people would want to down a full bowl of contest-winning chili!
There are several brands of meat tenderizers out there for general use. Most of them use a papaya derivative, I think, and are probably safe for full-meal use, but perhaps only occasionally. I personally don't use them, but will not cast aspersions on those who choose to. Especially if the meat they bought turns out to be a bit chewy!
Grill on, friends. My Grill Grates are already enroute. (Ordered Saturday, shipped this morning. That's great - or GRATE - service!)
