Pork box critique please ...

SmokinGuitarPlayer · 05-28-2011, 09:05 PM

Looking for constructive critique of this pork turn in box. ..thanks in advance.
FB/SGP

bignburlyman · 05-28-2011, 09:18 PM

At first glance the meat looks a little haphazard in the box. Is it slices in the middle and along both edges and chunks along the front and back? It doesn't look like there are enough chunks for every judge to have a sample. Outside of that the meat looks good, like it is moist and has really good bark. Studying the picture I would say the garnish at the front is maybe covering the front part of the meat. You want the meat to stand out. At the table with the short time to look I would probably score an 8.

SmokinGuitarPlayer · 05-28-2011, 09:21 PM

in the middle it's a pile of chunks with some bark showing, some smokering showing, some meat showing, on sides are 6 slices of money muscle, lightly sauced, and top and bottom are 6 pulled portions, lightly sauced. so 3 x 6 pieces of money muscle and pulled, more of the "barky chunks" in the middle.

Slamdunkpro · 05-28-2011, 10:07 PM

Based solely on the photograph - 5

It's just not appealing to me - the meat is very haphazard looking, almost like you tossed in a handful of scraps. The sauce looks really viscus and uneven and the money muscle slices on the right look dry. Box looks unbalanced with more meat on the left than on the right.

MilitantSquatter · 05-28-2011, 10:21 PM

Take this as constructive criticism.....

They look more like pork nuggets... seem too evenly cut. Sliced is one thing, but if your going for pulled chunks, it needs some more character with slight variances in the chunks, the positioning/arrangement...As well, the color too varied.. some are pink, some whitish/gray, some brown, some blackish.. needs more uniformity on that side of it.

goodbuddiesbbq · 05-28-2011, 10:24 PM

It just looks out of sorts...no real flow to the box...my eyes couldn't focus on anything and couldn't (quickly) determine what i was looking at to make it appetizing to me.

bbqbull · 05-28-2011, 10:55 PM

I only see medallions, cubes and 2 pieces of pulled pork in a box that looks like it is in a huge confusing mess laid on bed of greens.
Were you pressed for time when you filled your box?

landarc · 05-29-2011, 12:19 AM

In general, I see the concept you were going for, but, it looks disorganized (as said above) and the pulled portions are a little tough to see visually. The slices of money muscle seem uneven and there is a variation that makes it looks like some does not have bark.

Bentley · 05-29-2011, 12:58 AM

It's either a fricken meat contest or it is not...I like nuggets...9

Dale P · 05-29-2011, 07:14 AM

I agree with Vinny on this one.

Sawdustguy · 05-29-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley

It's either a fricken meat contest or it is not...I like nuggets...9

The score should be made only on how appealing the meat looks not how orderly it is placed. I like Slamdunckpro's answer simply stating that it did not look appealing. Thats the way it should be.

Balls Casten · 05-29-2011, 08:24 AM

I would create seperation between the different pieces. I think what you were trying to do is right, just not executed correctly. Creating seperation between the different pieces will make it look a little more orderly. And a putting green will make the meat stand out.

Crude photoshop ...

Dale P · 05-29-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdustguy

The score should be made only on how appealing the meat looks not how orderly it is placed. I like Slamdunckpro's answer simply stating that it did not look appealing. Thats the way it should be.

Looking orderly, well positioned, same size pieces, ect, is part of the game. Thats just the way it is.

Sawdustguy · 05-29-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale P

Looking orderly, well positioned, same size pieces, ect, is part of the game. Thats just the way it is.

Granted but it's not supposed to be. The few times I have judged I gaged my mark on how much I want to take a bite. Maybe that was wrong of me.

bam · 05-29-2011, 02:42 PM

I'll give you a 6

05-28-2011, 09:05 PM	#1
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05-28-2011, 09:18 PM	#2
bignburlyman is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-03 Location: Great Bend, Kansas	At first glance the meat looks a little haphazard in the box. Is it slices in the middle and along both edges and chunks along the front and back? It doesn't look like there are enough chunks for every judge to have a sample. Outside of that the meat looks good, like it is moist and has really good bark. Studying the picture I would say the garnish at the front is maybe covering the front part of the meat. You want the meat to stand out. At the table with the short time to look I would probably score an 8. __________________ David MCBJ & CTC #5112 Traeger Texas 075 Blackstone Tailgater Family: Where Life Begins, and Love Never Ends.

05-28-2011, 09:21 PM	#3
SmokinGuitarPlayer Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-23-09 Location: Shillington, Pa.	in the middle it's a pile of chunks with some bark showing, some smokering showing, some meat showing, on sides are 6 slices of money muscle, lightly sauced, and top and bottom are 6 pulled portions, lightly sauced. so 3 x 6 pieces of money muscle and pulled, more of the "barky chunks" in the middle. __________________ Tasty Licks BBQ Supply sells Green Mountain Grills, Meadow Creek, Big Green Egg, Grilldome and Primo Ceramic Grills / smokers, Weber, Hasty Bake, Memphis Grills, Traeger and Cajun Injector. Great accessories like Grill Grates and Firewires, Maverick Thermos and all the grillin tools you could ever need. Competition supplies like gloves, pans, etc. BBQer's Delights, Green Mountain, and Cookin' pellets. A HUGE selection of the best lump charcoal, and some of the best sauces and spices going. We're also pizza making specialists and Forno Bravo Dealers. [URL="http://www.tastylicksbbq.com"]Tasty Licks BBQ Rubs & Sauces[/URL] [URL="http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com"]Fred's Music & BBQ Supply Online Store & Showroom www.fredsmusicandbbq.com[/URL] -

05-28-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
Slamdunkpro Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA	Based solely on the photograph - 5 It's just not appealing to me - the meat is very haphazard looking, almost like you tossed in a handful of scraps. The sauce looks really viscus and uneven and the money muscle slices on the right look dry. Box looks unbalanced with more meat on the left than on the right. __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA, Creekstone Farms, Myron Mixon Smokers & The BBQ Guru MABA 2014 Team of the Year Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast", 2 Vulcan V33's & 1 V9 Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24, Super Stealth Mode black & Night Vision Red Thermopens ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

05-28-2011, 10:21 PM	#5
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	Take this as constructive criticism..... They look more like pork nuggets... seem too evenly cut. Sliced is one thing, but if your going for pulled chunks, it needs some more character with slight variances in the chunks, the positioning/arrangement...As well, the color too varied.. some are pink, some whitish/gray, some brown, some blackish.. needs more uniformity on that side of it. __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles

05-28-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
goodbuddiesbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-24-09 Location: Cleveland, Ohio	I'd say a 6 for presentation It just looks out of sorts...no real flow to the box...my eyes couldn't focus on anything and couldn't (quickly) determine what i was looking at to make it appetizing to me.

05-28-2011, 10:55 PM	#7
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	I only see medallions, cubes and 2 pieces of pulled pork in a box that looks like it is in a huge confusing mess laid on bed of greens. Were you pressed for time when you filled your box? __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

05-29-2011, 12:19 AM	#8
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	In general, I see the concept you were going for, but, it looks disorganized (as said above) and the pulled portions are a little tough to see visually. The slices of money muscle seem uneven and there is a variation that makes it looks like some does not have bark. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

05-29-2011, 12:58 AM	#9
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Culpeper, Virginia	It's either a fricken meat contest or it is not...I like nuggets...9 __________________ 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."

05-29-2011, 07:14 AM	#10
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky	I agree with Vinny on this one. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

05-29-2011, 08:24 AM	#12
Balls Casten is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-04-09 Location: Johnston, Ia	I would create seperation between the different pieces. I think what you were trying to do is right, just not executed correctly. Creating seperation between the different pieces will make it look a little more orderly. And a putting green will make the meat stand out. Crude photoshop ... __________________ Specialization in bipolar, self-injury, and OCD Last edited by Balls Casten; 02-17-2014 at 11:34 AM..

05-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#15
bam is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-22-08 Location: Philly, PA	I'll give you a 6 __________________ AKA "Huck" BBQ Resource: [URL="http://www.huckshut.com"]www.huckshut.com[/URL] Streaming BBQ Podcast: [URL]http://www.inthehut.com[/URL]

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