Boneless Thighs

motoeric · 02-19-2011, 12:54 PM

Hi,

I'm speaking from ignorance here, so please bear with me.

I know that a lot of competitors use boneless thighs. I also know that there is a often some good natured grumbling about how time intensive it is to properly trim and debone the thighs.

My question is, why not just buy boneless thighs? Is it the expense or maybe the lack of precision cutting?

Thanks!

Eric

TN_BBQ · 02-19-2011, 01:20 PM

I don't think i've ever seen boneless thighs that were NOT skinless. I think most folks that go boneless want the skin.

motoeric · 02-19-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TN_BBQ

I don't think i've ever seen boneless thighs that were NOT skinless. I think most folks that go boneless want the skin.

That's a great point. Thanks.

I can get them from a local butcher whose staff really know what they are doing for $1.99 lb and have them save the skins.

Does that seem like the way to go to you?

Thanks again.

Eric

TN_BBQ · 02-19-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoeric

That's a great point. Thanks.

I can get them from a local butcher whose staff really know what they are doing for $1.99 lb and have them save the skins.

Does that seem like the way to go to you?

Thanks again.

Eric

Sure. It's worth a try.

Bbq Bubba · 02-19-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoeric

That's a great point. Thanks.

I can get them from a local butcher whose staff really know what they are doing for $1.99 lb and have them save the skins.

Does that seem like the way to go to you?

Thanks again.

Eric

I'd at least be practicing the chit out of them.

motoeric · 02-19-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

I'd at least be practicing the chit out of them.

That is one problem I don't think I'll have to worry about. I have 10 pounds of chicken for Monday and I'll be doing practice cooks at least once a week until the comp.

Thanks!

Eric

Bbq Bubba · 02-19-2011, 08:55 PM

I ate my first boneless thigh today judging for a rookie team doing some practice. Best damn chicken i've had in a while!

txschutte · 02-19-2011, 08:58 PM

I find that the judges like having "handles" on their food out here.

Brewer · 02-20-2011, 02:46 AM

Typically lack of precision cutting in my experience.

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motoeric Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-07-06 Location: huntington, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Boneless Thighs Hi, I'm speaking from ignorance here, so please bear with me. I know that a lot of competitors use boneless thighs. I also know that there is a often some good natured grumbling about how time intensive it is to properly trim and debone the thighs. My question is, why not just buy boneless thighs? Is it the expense or maybe the lack of precision cutting? Thanks! Eric __________________ Smoke Signals Current Issue A BBQ Brethren Publication 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Exodus 12:9

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TN_BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-02-08 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think i've ever seen boneless thighs that were NOT skinless. I think most folks that go boneless want the skin. __________________ Life's a party with a Backwoods Party!

02-19-2011, 08:55 PM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I ate my first boneless thigh today judging for a rookie team doing some practice. Best damn chicken i've had in a while! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

02-19-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I find that the judges like having "handles" on their food out here. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

02-20-2011, 02:46 AM	#9
Brewer is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Fall City, WA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Typically lack of precision cutting in my experience. __________________ Phil Damn Straight BBQ Team http://www.facebook.com/DamnStraightBBQ KCBS & PNWBA Member, PNWBA CBJ Superior SS-2 Backwoods Fatboy Primo XL Weber Ranch Kettle

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