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02-11-2012, 05:32 PM | #1 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-28-11
Location: Waconia, MN
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Rate My First Ever Box
Looks like I have talked myself into jumping into the world of competition bbq; that being the case, I figured I better start practicing. I would appreciate any feedback you can give me on what looks good and what could use improvement. I did already find out that I built my parsley bed to tall, better take a 1/2" off of that next time. Skin was tender, bite thru at 20, 30 and 40 minutes, I assume there is no need to test it any farther out than that?
And here is what the box looked like prior to placing the chicken: Thanks for the help guys!
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02-11-2012, 05:40 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 08-07-06
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If that's your first turn-in box, I'm glad your not competing in our neck of the woods. That box looks great! Very appetizing.
Also, thanks for ensuring that the photo is clear. It's always a bit annoying over at www.bbqcritic.com when the photos of the turn-in boxes are so poorly lit that you can't give an accurate assessment. I would probably give the box an 8 on appearance, if you are using KCBS ratings. Eric
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02-11-2012, 05:45 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: 06-20-11
Location: Mooresville, NC
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My only comment is that the chicken is a bit "long" versus square-ish. Not sure if that matters or not, but to my eye, it looks weird. Have to say, that looks kick ass though!
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02-11-2012, 05:49 PM | #4 | |
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Join Date: 08-28-11
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That's not a turn in box yet, just my first practice run! There are a lot of good teachers on this forum, so I can't take much of the credit. I appreciate the help.
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02-11-2012, 05:53 PM | #5 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-28-11
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Would you say that most competition thighs end up more squarish? Thanks for the help.
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02-11-2012, 06:00 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: 04-08-10
Location: Elk Creek, KY
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Great looking parsley bed. I'd suggest 2 more thighs to fill up the box.
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02-11-2012, 06:02 PM | #7 | |
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Go with 2 rows of 4 then?
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02-11-2012, 06:08 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: 08-18-10
Location: Millville NJ
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If that is your first attempt at building a box you are so far ahead of the learning curve its scary!!!!!! I would give you a solid 8. Try getting 2 more pieces in there. Judges like to see full boxes
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02-11-2012, 06:13 PM | #9 | |
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Join Date: 08-28-11
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Next time out I will get 8 in the box.
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02-11-2012, 06:23 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: 08-28-11
Location: Waconia, MN
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Thanks, I kind of felt like I was trimming to much off! I guess that's what practice is for. Yes, AI, we are talking about practice!
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02-11-2012, 07:46 PM | #14 |
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Join Date: 09-06-07
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I would rate it as a 8. but if you "filled up the box", I would think probally a strong 8 to 9,,, I like chicken that looks like chicken. And if it tastes great, you got it covered!
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