Rate My First Ever Box

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 05:32 PM

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!

motoeric · 02-11-2012, 05:40 PM

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

Jaskew82 · 02-11-2012, 05:45 PM

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!

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by motoeric

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

Thanks Eric,

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.

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaskew82

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!

I ended up cooking about 20 thighs, 10 of which I cut somewhat squarish, but I thought they looked weird when finished. The other 10 I trimmed along the fat line on one side and tried to even up the opposite side, and these looked more normal to me, so that's what I used.

Would you say that most competition thighs end up more squarish?

Thanks for the help.

Pappy Q · 02-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Great looking parsley bed. I'd suggest 2 more thighs to fill up the box.

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Q

Great looking parsley bed. I'd suggest 2 more thighs to fill up the box.

Thanks,

Go with 2 rows of 4 then?

Tack · 02-11-2012, 06:08 PM

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

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tack

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

Thanks for the feedback, I promise it is my first attempt ever at building a box and the parsley took me at least an hour, but I think I can do it faster now!

Next time out I will get 8 in the box.

JimmyDAL · 02-11-2012, 06:15 PM

Another row or bigger thighs. I'd go with the latter. GREAT looking box!

speers90 · 02-11-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyDAL

Another row or bigger thighs. I'd go with the latter. GREAT looking box!

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!

JimmyDAL · 02-11-2012, 06:46 PM

I would pm Fatback Joe, he makes the BEST chicken i've had! And he is a Great guy. Just don't tell'm I sent you.

deepsouth · 02-11-2012, 07:14 PM

not a judge, but that looks pretty darn good.

Smokin Mike · 02-11-2012, 07:46 PM

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!

rcorun · 02-12-2012, 11:54 AM

great box. ditto the 8 on the score. probably want just a little bit more width. would not go with 2 more pcs

02-11-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
speers90 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-28-11 Location: Waconia, MN	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! __________________ Ryan The Beast: 500 Gallon Homemade Reverse Flow [url]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187401[/url] Weber 22" Cajun Fryer FF2

02-11-2012, 05:40 PM	#2
motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny	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 __________________ Smoke Signals Current Issue A BBQ Brethren Publication 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Exodus 12:9

02-11-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Mooresville, NC	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! __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

02-11-2012, 06:08 PM	#8
Tack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-10 Location: Millville NJ	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 __________________ " Doesn't have any smoke taste. Chipotle taste is too dominant." Judge 6

02-11-2012, 07:14 PM	#13
deepsouth somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-21-10 Location: Biloxi, MS	not a judge, but that looks pretty darn good. __________________ Out. Again.

02-11-2012, 06:00 PM	#6
Pappy Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY	Great looking parsley bed. I'd suggest 2 more thighs to fill up the box.

02-11-2012, 06:15 PM	#10
JimmyDAL is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: New England	Another row or bigger thighs. I'd go with the latter. GREAT looking box!

02-11-2012, 06:46 PM	#12
JimmyDAL is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: New England	I would pm Fatback Joe, he makes the BEST chicken i've had! And he is a Great guy. Just don't tell'm I sent you.

02-11-2012, 07:46 PM	#14
Smokin Mike is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-06-07 Location: St. Johns, FL	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! __________________ Disco Pigs competition team Gateway drums Yoder 640 and 1500 FEC-100's KCBS, FBA Judge

02-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#15
rcorun Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-07-11 Location: Greencastle, PA	great box. ditto the 8 on the score. probably want just a little bit more width. would not go with 2 more pcs