Judge these ribs for Appearance

River City Smokehouse · 04-15-2007, 04:38 PM

Judges and Competitors- What would you score these ribs for appearance?

cmcadams · 04-15-2007, 04:42 PM

The angle isn't great... and too much reflection. I also don't really like sauce on the bones. However, those look fantastic, and you didn't sauce the cut side of the meat.. I'd give it a 9 from what I can see.

Plowboy · 04-15-2007, 04:46 PM

8 - The second pic looks like it has brush streaks. Other than that, they look perfect.

Greendriver · 04-15-2007, 04:46 PM

The pics are not showing enough to really judge, but if I had to guess I'd say they would score very high.

Bigjim4x · 04-15-2007, 04:49 PM

I would say without a better pic at least an 8

cmcadams · 04-15-2007, 04:52 PM

Part of my criteria for a 9 is wanting to immediately eat one of them... and I do!!!

Plowboy · 04-15-2007, 05:02 PM

The far right rib in the top pic is a little funky on the bone end. Everything else looks real uniform.

I like that you didn't sauce the edges of the ribs. The cut looks real clean, too.

River City Smokehouse · 04-15-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

The far right rib in the top pic is a little funky on the bone end. Everything else looks real uniform.

I like that you didn't sauce the edges of the ribs. The cut looks real clean, too.

You're right. I didn't notice it til now. I had 1 hour of sleep in a 48 hour period before the contest so I was overlooking a lot of things.

Nitrofly · 04-15-2007, 05:48 PM

Your pics are Bad not very flattering for your ribs
They look Musshy from here.. I would give them a 7
maybe an 8 if I saw them in person.. Brush marks could
get you into trouble.. Marking.. Look for my ribs they will
have brush marks..

cmcadams · 04-15-2007, 05:55 PM

brush marks aren't marking... anyone could leave brush marks. Brush marks that spell something, that's marking.

lazyjacres · 04-15-2007, 06:13 PM

A better picture from farther away would help to see but, the 8 flat ribs look good and uniform. I would probably score down on the loose rib on its side. It takes away from the uniformity of the box. I like to see everything uniform and even.
The ribs themselves look very good, and have great color.

G$ · 04-15-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcadams

brush marks aren't marking... anyone could leave brush marks. Brush marks that spell something, that's marking.

Agreed, not marking but ....

I score these a 7 from what I see, largely do to the "silicon brush ridges."

DISCLAIMER: No judge here - just a guy.

HoDeDo · 04-15-2007, 06:18 PM

I have to agree with Curt. I've not been to a contest where they would consider brush marks marking. Pooling sauce in a pattern, Brushing on a letter/number/symbol - something that could be pointed to specifically. A generic brush mark is typically not taboo. I would think you wouldn't want to have one, but if your sauce tacked up to fast, etc. it is still "non-discript", and would not be considered marking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrofly

Your pics are Bad not very flattering for your ribs
They look Musshy from here.. I would give them a 7
maybe an 8 if I saw them in person.. Brush marks could
get you into trouble.. Marking.. Look for my ribs they will
have brush marks..

River City Smokehouse · 04-15-2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G$

Agreed, not marking but ....

I score these a 7 from what I see, largely do to the "silicon brush ridges."

DISCLAIMER: No judge here - just a guy.

Yup! First time I used silicone brushes was on this. May be the last too!

I thought I had a better pic at the over the top angle but I guess my phartographer didn't do one of those for me.

BBQPrincess · 04-15-2007, 07:33 PM

Wish I would have seen ribs that looked this good while judging yesterday. Sure could use some of them right now!!!!!

04-15-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
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04-15-2007, 04:42 PM	#2
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	The angle isn't great... and too much reflection. I also don't really like sauce on the bones. However, those look fantastic, and you didn't sauce the cut side of the meat.. I'd give it a 9 from what I can see. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

04-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#3
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	8 - The second pic looks like it has brush streaks. Other than that, they look perfect. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

04-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
Greendriver is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-06 Location: Dalton, Ga	The pics are not showing enough to really judge, but if I had to guess I'd say they would score very high. __________________ Greendriver, -------------------------------------------- Blog - Carpet Capitol Living

04-15-2007, 04:52 PM	#6
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	Part of my criteria for a 9 is wanting to immediately eat one of them... and I do!!! __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

04-15-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Bigjim4x On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Ville Platte LA	I would say without a better pic at least an 8

04-15-2007, 05:02 PM	#7
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	The far right rib in the top pic is a little funky on the bone end. Everything else looks real uniform. I like that you didn't sauce the edges of the ribs. The cut looks real clean, too. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

04-15-2007, 05:48 PM	#9
Nitrofly is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-27-06 Location: Worcester mass	Your pics are Bad not very flattering for your ribs They look Musshy from here.. I would give them a 7 maybe an 8 if I saw them in person.. Brush marks could get you into trouble.. Marking.. Look for my ribs they will have brush marks.. __________________ Sully lunchmeat BBQ team KCBS Certified BBQ Judge New England Barbecue Society Board of Directors BAAAHHHBEQUE !!! 2 WSM more of a good thing Brinkman offset Backwoods competitor Weber Performer 22' weber kettle w/rottiserie 17" table top weber kettle & weber smokey joe.

04-15-2007, 05:55 PM	#10
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	brush marks aren't marking... anyone could leave brush marks. Brush marks that spell something, that's marking. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

04-15-2007, 06:13 PM	#11
lazyjacres Take a breath! Join Date: 02-20-05 Location: Columbia, Mo.	A better picture from farther away would help to see but, the 8 flat ribs look good and uniform. I would probably score down on the loose rib on its side. It takes away from the uniformity of the box. I like to see everything uniform and even. The ribs themselves look very good, and have great color. __________________ Jamey Johnson "The Pork Whisperer Catering" "Pork Gone Wild Cooking Team" Ole' Hickory EL Hunsaker Drum Smoker Pull Behind Reverse Flow

04-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#15
BBQPrincess On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-23-07 Location: Midwest	Wish I would have seen ribs that looked this good while judging yesterday. Sure could use some of them right now!!!!!

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