Chicken Practice

DeanC · 06-01-2008, 06:38 PM

Cooked some practice thighs today and would like a little feedback on the box. I haven't done many all parsley boxes. The selection from Price Chopper was crap, but I didn't feel like driving anywhere else. Any suggestions? I know I need to work on more uniform size. Thanks.

BBQ Grail · 06-01-2008, 06:40 PM

Practice? That's practice?

They look good to me, but then again since I don't compete all I care about is how they taste. I don't care what they look like and I really don't care about the parsley!

MilitantSquatter · 06-01-2008, 06:42 PM

I'd give it a 7 for sure but probably an 8. Looks appetizing.

As far as the garnish, my only suggestion might be to try and raise the bed of parsley a drop higher and balance out the perimeter a bit more equally so there is a little less white styrofoam visible. Looks like it's sitting a bit lower than desireable. I know some put chopped/shredded or whole green leaf on the bottom as a base.

Does anyone have a preferred guideline they use as far as how high they like to have the parsley come up the side ? (ex. 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4) ???

Sawdustguy · 06-01-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't know Vinny, Michele will let you know after this weekend as she is going to try some putting greens at Yardley. Dean C I would give it a good 8.

The Pickled Pig · 06-01-2008, 07:16 PM

Looks good to me. I'd probably give it an 8.

As previously noted, a more consistent trim and taller parsley bed would make the box look more uniform. Try and get the skin to wrap all the way around each piece.

Just out of curiosity, how much parsley stuck to the bottom of each piece when you pulled it out of the box?

DeanC · 06-01-2008, 07:20 PM

Not much, I didn't sauce the bottoms, I spiced them a little heavier than the tops. I used the same box for some practice ribs, and it was intact when I removed the chicken. I would say maybe 1 or 2 pieces per thigh.

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 06-01-2008, 07:22 PM

considering it is a meat contest...looks great probably an 8 or 8+..looks great!

Sledneck · 06-01-2008, 07:25 PM

Chicken that looks like chicken i give it a 9

tonto1117 · 06-01-2008, 07:34 PM

Good looking box Dean, a solid 8 for sure. I would bring the parsley up a little more on the sides.

This was my last chicken box.

Sledneck · 06-01-2008, 08:06 PM

After seeing these i now know why my chicken sucks

QDoc · 06-01-2008, 11:03 PM

Very nice 8.

Leeper · 06-01-2008, 11:25 PM

Probably an 8 worst case would be a 7. Nice box.

SmokeMeTender · 06-02-2008, 09:10 AM

What type of finishing sauce did you use - I would give the box a solid 8

Sir Smoke A Lot · 06-02-2008, 02:56 PM

Gotta agree with the other posters - an excellent looking box!

backporchbbq · 06-02-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sledneck

After seeing these i now know why my chicken sucks

I agree with you Sled. My chicken always tastes great, but never looks great in the box. This year is going to be nuts for us, new smoker, and not much practice on it, new member on our team. I have only smoked once since October. It should be an interesting season.

06-01-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Practice? That's practice? They look good to me, but then again since I don't compete all I care about is how they taste. I don't care what they look like and I really don't care about the parsley! __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

06-01-2008, 06:42 PM	#3
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	I'd give it a 7 for sure but probably an 8. Looks appetizing. As far as the garnish, my only suggestion might be to try and raise the bed of parsley a drop higher and balance out the perimeter a bit more equally so there is a little less white styrofoam visible. Looks like it's sitting a bit lower than desireable. I know some put chopped/shredded or whole green leaf on the bottom as a base. Does anyone have a preferred guideline they use as far as how high they like to have the parsley come up the side ? (ex. 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4) ??? __________________ 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 Last edited by MilitantSquatter; 06-01-2008 at 07:02 PM..

06-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#4
Sawdustguy Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Vernon, Connecticut	I don't know Vinny, Michele will let you know after this weekend as she is going to try some putting greens at Yardley. Dean C I would give it a good 8. __________________ Guy (Pitmaster) BBQ Team: Lawn Guyland Smokers Stupidity for Dummies …because sometimes, you just can’t dumb it down enough…

06-01-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS	Looks good to me. I'd probably give it an 8. As previously noted, a more consistent trim and taller parsley bed would make the box look more uniform. Try and get the skin to wrap all the way around each piece. Just out of curiosity, how much parsley stuck to the bottom of each piece when you pulled it out of the box? __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

06-01-2008, 07:20 PM	#6
DeanC Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-23-05 Location: Kansas City, Missouri	Not much, I didn't sauce the bottoms, I spiced them a little heavier than the tops. I used the same box for some practice ribs, and it was intact when I removed the chicken. I would say maybe 1 or 2 pieces per thigh. __________________ FEC 100--Sold and sorely missed. Snail Drum 3 WSM's 2 Weber Kettles Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar---Mark Twain www.odmp.org

06-01-2008, 07:22 PM	#7
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA	considering it is a meat contest...looks great probably an 8 or 8+..looks great!

06-01-2008, 07:25 PM	#8
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY	Chicken that looks like chicken i give it a 9 __________________ [SIZE="3"][B][COLOR="Blue"][URL="http://bbqilluminati.blogspot.com"]BBQ Illuminati Blog[/URL][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Blue"][B]Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.[/B][/COLOR][/B]

06-01-2008, 07:34 PM	#9
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI	Good looking box Dean, a solid 8 for sure. I would bring the parsley up a little more on the sides. This was my last chicken box. __________________ Theresa. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited. Last edited by tonto1117; 06-01-2008 at 11:12 PM..

06-01-2008, 08:06 PM	#10
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY	After seeing these i now know why my chicken sucks __________________ [SIZE="3"][B][COLOR="Blue"][URL="http://bbqilluminati.blogspot.com"]BBQ Illuminati Blog[/URL][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Blue"][B]Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.[/B][/COLOR][/B]

06-01-2008, 11:03 PM	#11
QDoc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-07 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas	Very nice 8.

06-01-2008, 11:25 PM	#12
Leeper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: PDX	Probably an 8 worst case would be a 7. Nice box. __________________ KCBS CBJ Traeger pellet 125 WSM x2 Weber Kettle Weber Summit Platinum D6 La Caja China #2

06-02-2008, 09:10 AM	#13
SmokeMeTender Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-10-07 Location: Olathe, KS	What type of finishing sauce did you use - I would give the box a solid 8

06-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#14
Sir Smoke A Lot Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-10-07 Location: Centuria, WI	Gotta agree with the other posters - an excellent looking box! __________________ [FONT=Book Antiqua]Trust the Gorton's Fisherman....[/FONT]

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