Practice box... opinons?

cmcadams · 05-29-2007, 12:49 PM

Here's a practice box I did Sunday for ribs... Submitted to be torn apart by resident online judgementals, I mean judges.

Plowboy · 05-29-2007, 12:59 PM

Looks great. Greenery looks really good... perfect really. Meat looks good. Placement is near perfect. The shine on the sauce looks a little flat. Try touching it up before placing in the box or spritzing with water/apple juice once in the box.

I'd give it an 8, holding back on a 9 because of the sauce factor. It detracts enough for me not to call it perfect. Damn good looking box, though.

Harbormaster · 05-29-2007, 01:02 PM

Looks very nice. First thing I saw was you were one rib short I think. Six ribs is the norm, correct?

paydabill · 05-29-2007, 01:05 PM

It makes me want to take a piece and eat it. I would give it a 8. That is starting at the 6 and scoring up method. The only thing that I would work on is the sauce and the cut.

I am a CBJ.

smknwhlswife · 05-29-2007, 01:05 PM

I agree with Todd. That box is just about perfect! I think if the sauce were a little more "even looking" it would be a 9 for apperance.

smknwhlswife · 05-29-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbormaster

Looks very nice. First thing I saw was you were one rib short I think. Six ribs is the norm, correct?

I think I counted 10 ribs. 5 in back and 5 in front.

KC_Bobby · 05-29-2007, 01:07 PM

is that 10 ribs or 5? If 5 (I think it's 10), ya might be in trouble.

I like the green, but keep in mind I've only done 1 comp, so take that for what it's worth. Agree, more shine - basing that off of other pics I've looked at. Close up the gab between rib 2 and 3.

They look awesome ... what time is dinner?

rbsnwngs · 05-29-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbormaster

Looks very nice. First thing I saw was you were one rib short I think. Six ribs is the norm, correct?

there are actully 10 ribs in the box 2 rows of 5

very nice box but i have to agree about the shine and the cut. and i would drop the top row a little bit to make the second more noticable

Harbormaster · 05-29-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smknwhlswife

I think I counted 10 ribs. 5 in back and 5 in front.

I stand corrected.
NOW I see 10 ribs.

In the famous words of the late Emily Latella: "Nevermind!"

cmcadams · 05-29-2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the feedback... Yes, there are 10. :) They actually were shinier than they're showing in the pic, probably due to lighting, but we usually spray with a quick apple juice/water mix before turn in, so that should help.

The cut wasn't great because I just grabbed ribs, and they weren't good racks.... I'll be pickier about the angles of the ribs when I get them this week.

Sawdustguy · 05-29-2007, 02:06 PM

You get a 9 from me. IMHO I think griping about the shine and the cut is being very pickyune.

SmokeInDaEye · 05-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Darn impressive box and some amazing garnish work!

Isn't the "Copywright 2007 Bucky McOinkums" on the lettuce considered marking, though?

BBQchef33 · 05-29-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeInDaEye

Isn't the "Copywright 2007 Bucky McOinkums" on the lettuce considered marking, though?

ok....

that was funny.

cmcadams · 05-29-2007, 06:11 PM

I'll have to make sure to leave off the copyright. :)

Bentley · 05-29-2007, 06:28 PM

Greens are impressively uniform! Still not a big fan of stacking meat, but if you are trying to get more than 6 in the box about the only way you can, thats why I go with six. Would have scored that a 7 or 8, just depends which way the wind was blowing that day I guess!

05-29-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	Practice box... opinons? Here's a practice box I did Sunday for ribs... Submitted to be torn apart by resident online judgementals, I mean judges. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

05-29-2007, 12:59 PM	#2
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Looks great. Greenery looks really good... perfect really. Meat looks good. Placement is near perfect. The shine on the sauce looks a little flat. Try touching it up before placing in the box or spritzing with water/apple juice once in the box. I'd give it an 8, holding back on a 9 because of the sauce factor. It detracts enough for me not to call it perfect. Damn good looking box, though. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

05-29-2007, 01:02 PM	#3
Harbormaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena/Pardeeville, WI Name/Nickname : Clark	Looks very nice. First thing I saw was you were one rib short I think. Six ribs is the norm, correct? __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, E, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR); 5 - 22.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettles; 2 - 18.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettle; 4 WGAs (EZ, DE, N, B); 2 SJPs ( DR, DR); 2 Smokey Joes (A, K); Brinkman Cimmaron. "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

05-29-2007, 01:05 PM	#4
paydabill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-07 Location: Moberly, Mo	hmmm It makes me want to take a piece and eat it. I would give it a 8. That is starting at the 6 and scoring up method. The only thing that I would work on is the sauce and the cut. I am a CBJ. __________________ Paydabill Lit & Loaded BBQ I remember a day when I hated pellets - 2 pellet cookers latter! CBJ - love judging KCBS - member for 4 years MOFO Chapter Super fast - BLUE Thermopen

05-29-2007, 01:05 PM	#5
smknwhlswife is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-06 Location: Kansas City, KS	I agree with Todd. That box is just about perfect! I think if the sauce were a little more "even looking" it would be a 9 for apperance. __________________ Kim Wife of HoDeDo Smoke On Wheels www.smokeonwheels.com Yoder Cookers YS-640 & YS-480 & YS-1320 / Coming Soon* YS Q-Kitchen with YS-1500, YS-640 & YS-Charcoal Grill/ $25 Hasty-bake Model 410 / Weber Kettles

05-29-2007, 01:07 PM	#7
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	is that 10 ribs or 5? If 5 (I think it's 10), ya might be in trouble. I like the green, but keep in mind I've only done 1 comp, so take that for what it's worth. Agree, more shine - basing that off of other pics I've looked at. Close up the gab between rib 2 and 3. They look awesome ... what time is dinner? __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

05-29-2007, 01:43 PM	#10
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	Thanks for the feedback... Yes, there are 10. :) They actually were shinier than they're showing in the pic, probably due to lighting, but we usually spray with a quick apple juice/water mix before turn in, so that should help. The cut wasn't great because I just grabbed ribs, and they weren't good racks.... I'll be pickier about the angles of the ribs when I get them this week. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

05-29-2007, 02:06 PM	#11
Sawdustguy Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Vernon, Connecticut	You get a 9 from me. IMHO I think griping about the shine and the cut is being very pickyune. __________________ Guy (Pitmaster) BBQ Team: Lawn Guyland Smokers Stupidity for Dummies …because sometimes, you just can’t dumb it down enough…

05-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#12
SmokeInDaEye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-06 Location: Memphis, TN	Darn impressive box and some amazing garnish work! Isn't the "Copywright 2007 Bucky McOinkums" on the lettuce considered marking, though? __________________ [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com"]http://www.SmokeInDaEye.com[/URL] Gen II Komodo Kamado, Pit Barrel Cooker, 3x 18.5" WSMs, 22.5" WSM, modified 18.5" Weber Kettle, 22.5" Weber Kettle circa 1960ish, Weber One Touch Platinum, copper Weber Smokey Joe, La Caja China, Bubba Keg, Bodom Picnic Grill, Weber Genesis

05-29-2007, 06:11 PM	#14
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	I'll have to make sure to leave off the copyright. :) __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

05-29-2007, 06:28 PM	#15
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Culpeper, Virginia	Greens are impressively uniform! Still not a big fan of stacking meat, but if you are trying to get more than 6 in the box about the only way you can, thats why I go with six. Would have scored that a 7 or 8, just depends which way the wind was blowing that day I guess! __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

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