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08-28-2019, 04:00 PM | #1 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-14-06
Location: At home on the range in Wyoming
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Which Size of Thighs Do You Prefer?
We picked up some family size packs of thighs today for our first competition and after sorting for size there are almost equal amounts of large and medium sizes. I plan on trimming for the standard pillow shape and am curious if there is an advantage to select one size over the other. I looked closely at thighs when judging at two comps this month, and most of the thigh turn in's appeared to be from the medium size.
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08-29-2019, 02:26 AM | #2 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-19-14
Location: Somerset, KY
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I do legs but I usually go with medium sized legs. They cook quicker, not that I need them to do so......I guess I’m just saying the medium sized chicken, whether legs or thighs, have less chance of getting stubborn on you and not reaching desired temps in the time you allotted, and they are easier to get into the box in a way that is pleasing to my eyes.
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08-29-2019, 10:53 AM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-05-11
Location: Pierre, SD
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Out of the package I want them 7-8 oz and after trimmed anything less than 4oz goes in the trash. I want them between 4oz and 4.5oz.
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08-29-2019, 11:33 AM | #4 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-21-14
Location: Olive Branch, MS
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As identical as possible and definitely not on the small side out of the package.
You'll also have more consistent results if you do what tduffy does and weigh them to get them very close in sized when trimmed Hope this helps. Don't overthink your first contest. Go have fun and goal should be to turn in all 4 meats without DQ
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08-31-2019, 07:16 PM | #7 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-14-06
Location: At home on the range in Wyoming
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Thanks for those tips on weight, it makes perfect sense...... My 'large' thighs came in between 4.0 and 4.2 ounces after trimming. I trimmed 18 of 'em, and vacuum sealed them on squares cut from a disposable cutting board thinking this might be handy when handling and injecting/seasoning after meat inspection.
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09-01-2019, 02:44 PM | #8 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-05-14
Location: Greenville, SC
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I like thighs soft and smooth. Not fat and not boney. As long as they look good at the beach.
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