First Ever Turn in Boxes

NewEnglandQ · 04-28-2010, 08:19 PM

I will soon be competing for the first time in a comp. I did a practice run and would love any feedback on these two turn in boxes.

Thanks

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Ron_L · 04-28-2010, 08:34 PM

In both boxes the garnish is a little sloppy and takes away from the meat. Work on getting it more even in the box.

For the pork, I'd say it needs more chunks/pulled. Also, the sauce on the slices in the front looks too think. Also, the slices look thicker than normally seen. Try to slice the brisket so the slices are the thickness of a standard pencil.

The brisket looks like the slices were just tossed into the box. Trim them a bit so they aren't wider than the box and place them evenly and straight. You can probably get at least one more slice in there if you do ti neater.

Weiss Mountain Smoke · 04-28-2010, 09:01 PM

i think that pork looks great but the box needs some work. the box looks a little empty and the pieces of bark look like they placed in at random. maybe try adding some pulled or chunked pork to fill out the space and so not all of the pork in the box are so "barky" ... not everyone loves bark.

the brisket box is not bad. i really like the look of that smoke ring. as Ron said, trim the slices so they fit better within the width of the box.

remember, taste and tenderness are most important!

BRBBQ · 04-28-2010, 09:22 PM

I'd say pork add more chunks and brisket make the meat look even, kind of looks wavey,uneven. either way I'd eat it.

Chenernator · 04-28-2010, 10:58 PM

Try trimming the brisket to size before you cook it. That way you'll know it fits. Aside from the non-uniform sizes, I like the looks of it.

Definitely too much sauce on the pork. Judges want to see the meat.

SmokinOkie · 04-29-2010, 08:21 AM

The brisket slices looks rather random, try to get them more symetrical. Slice (from front) 1, 2, 4 look like the thin end is on the left and 3, 5 look to the right, so the slices don't look like they're from the same briskets.

Not that I'd notice when I have just a few seconds for appearance, but the slices "looked" off when I first looked.

Jorge · 04-29-2010, 08:38 AM

I can't tell for sure....is that the fat cap on the top edge of your brisket slices?

NewEnglandQ · 05-02-2010, 12:36 PM

Great feedback everyone, thanks for your comments. I will try to incorporate into my next run.

thanks again

04-28-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
NewEnglandQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: East Longmeadow, MA	First Ever Turn in Boxes I will soon be competing for the first time in a comp. I did a practice run and would love any feedback on these two turn in boxes. Thanks IMG00014-20100411-1516.jpg IMG00016-20100411-1536.jpg __________________ Weber 22" Kettle BGE M BGE XL Traeger 075 Jenn Air Gasser Grand Hall Smoker Smith & Wesson Pellet Bullet Fire Magic Built-in Charcoal Grill

04-28-2010, 08:34 PM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	In both boxes the garnish is a little sloppy and takes away from the meat. Work on getting it more even in the box. For the pork, I'd say it needs more chunks/pulled. Also, the sauce on the slices in the front looks too think. Also, the slices look thicker than normally seen. Try to slice the brisket so the slices are the thickness of a standard pencil. The brisket looks like the slices were just tossed into the box. Trim them a bit so they aren't wider than the box and place them evenly and straight. You can probably get at least one more slice in there if you do ti neater. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-28-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
Weiss Mountain Smoke Got Wood. Join Date: 04-08-09 Location: Woodbine, MD	i think that pork looks great but the box needs some work. the box looks a little empty and the pieces of bark look like they placed in at random. maybe try adding some pulled or chunked pork to fill out the space and so not all of the pork in the box are so "barky" ... not everyone loves bark. the brisket box is not bad. i really like the look of that smoke ring. as Ron said, trim the slices so they fit better within the width of the box. remember, taste and tenderness are most important! __________________ Jesse * The Grateful Pig *

04-28-2010, 10:58 PM	#5
Chenernator Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-19-09 Location: Las Vegas, NV	Try trimming the brisket to size before you cook it. That way you'll know it fits. Aside from the non-uniform sizes, I like the looks of it. Definitely too much sauce on the pork. Judges want to see the meat. __________________ 2x 18.5 WSM, Mini WSM, UDS, Weber Performer, Orange Thermapen, cheapo gasser; KCBS MCBJ

04-29-2010, 08:38 AM	#7
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	I can't tell for sure....is that the fat cap on the top edge of your brisket slices? __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

04-28-2010, 09:22 PM	#4
BRBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-05-08 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa	I'd say pork add more chunks and brisket make the meat look even, kind of looks wavey,uneven. either way I'd eat it.

04-29-2010, 08:21 AM	#6
SmokinOkie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-08 Location: Full Time RV on the road somewhere	The brisket slices looks rather random, try to get them more symetrical. Slice (from front) 1, 2, 4 look like the thin end is on the left and 3, 5 look to the right, so the slices don't look like they're from the same briskets. Not that I'd notice when I have just a few seconds for appearance, but the slices "looked" off when I first looked.

05-02-2010, 12:36 PM	#8
NewEnglandQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: East Longmeadow, MA	Great feedback everyone, thanks for your comments. I will try to incorporate into my next run. thanks again __________________ Weber 22" Kettle BGE M BGE XL Traeger 075 Jenn Air Gasser Grand Hall Smoker Smith & Wesson Pellet Bullet Fire Magic Built-in Charcoal Grill

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