Please Critique my boxes.

txschutte · 03-17-2012, 01:16 PM

First Comp practice with the new team. I was really disappointed in my brisket.

Chicken could have been better, too.

big brother smoke · 03-17-2012, 02:10 PM

Chicken will score better more uniformed, work on sauce eveness and uniform color 7; Ribs are not even, but look tasty 8; Pork needs a glaze/sauce to give more "popitude" 7; Brisket we all know is not your specialty, where is Wyatt?

Work on your slices add aus jus to said slices for more "popitude."

Parsley needs some work, although we are not to judge, it does give you a wandering eye whilst viewing the meat.

Good start

Love ya, brother!

rcorun · 03-17-2012, 02:40 PM

7-8-8-7
ditto big brother comments (popitude?)

Coz · 03-17-2012, 06:21 PM

POPITUDE ! A friend has a sign in his trailer "Never Give Up On The Box" And I think I had that on my mind when I kept messin with one of our boxes that ended up being a 1st place box and a GC on a season that wasnt so good.Steph just gave me the sign that will be below the first in my trailer. That being said

chicken 6 while we dont judge garnish it distracts me from the chix. The Chix itself just doessnt grab me .
Ribs Maybe its just the pic but they dont look like they are in order as they were in the rack 7
Pork It just doesnt appeal to me the pic makes it look dry . A light saucing would do wonders I think. Again the garnish distracts from the meat 6

Brisket the slices look to be just thrown in and not even in length and again may be just the pic but they look dry . 6

Now I know I get madderen hell at 6,s no matter what for but I know that pics sometimes just dont represent . But to me none of these boxes had POPITUDE for me. I have judged and compete so I think I am not far off.

big brother smoke · 03-17-2012, 06:23 PM

Popitude= 1. a little something extra that makes the box/meat standout and say come and get me. 2. The meat has some pop and attitude

bbq.tom · 03-17-2012, 06:49 PM

I agree with 7-8-8-7.
Chicken pieces need to be more similar, sauce is uneven and gloppy, and the color isn't consistent on any two pieces.
Ribs aren't too bad, but not excellent. Cuts aren't even and the sauce could be spread more evenly.
Pork looks pretty good, but it is all the same - a box full of one type of meat. Looks fairly moist, but could use a little shine on the meat.
Brisket bark looks real ragged and the slices are too dissimilar. Burnt ends would look a whole lot better lined up with the bark all on the top.

Just my $0.02

txschutte · 03-17-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big brother smoke

Chicken will score better more uniformed, work on sauce eveness and uniform color 7; Ribs are not even, but look tasty 8; Pork needs a glaze/sauce to give more "popitude" 7; Brisket we all know is not your specialty, where is Wyatt?

Work on your slices add aus jus to said slices for more "popitude."

Parsley needs some work, although we are not to judge, it does give you a wandering eye whilst viewing the meat.

Good start

Love ya, brother!

Thanks, Steph. I knew while making the chicken box that it wasn't outstanding. I did feel the ribs were the best of the four meats, but I think I'll cut down on the sauce next time. And, yes, we also thought (after we boxed the pork

) that we should have glazed or sauced for a bit of "wow".

The brisket was a trainwreck from get-go. I missed the 160* foil. It was too overcooked to get a decent slice.

I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks.

Lake Dogs · 03-17-2012, 06:54 PM

7 8 9 7

I dont mind the full box of 1 type of meat (Pork). It looks good (to me). Otherwise I agree down the line with what was said above.

Slamdunkpro · 03-17-2012, 07:12 PM

Chicken - 6 Sauce looks really thick and heavy, big gaps in coverage, uneven color.
Ribs - 8 even out the sauce a little and you have a 9
Pork - 7 looks a little on the dry side
Brisket - 7 orient the burnt ends all the same way, fill the box

Pitmaster T · 03-17-2012, 07:20 PM

I think they all deserve a 9 if you take that green **** off the platter. I think you'd score 8s even if each piece already had a bite taken out of it.

Seriously... 8 7 7 6

Ron_L · 03-17-2012, 07:26 PM

Chicken - 7 or 8 - I don't mind the small lack of uniformity since they look like chicken. The difference in color and uneven sauce hit me more.

Ribs - 7 - Looks like too much sauce or sloppy and as Coz said they look out of order. Having then in rack order isn't mandatory, but it always looks better.

Pork - 7 - I like the amount of meat and bark, but it looks dry.

Brisket - 7 - for all of the reasons that Coz pointed out.

For all of the boxes the garnish is distracting. Neater edges, cover the lettuce base and try to use the garnish to lift up the meat to make it stand out (give it popitude?)

Slamdunkpro · 03-17-2012, 07:45 PM

Did you Hollywood cut those ribs?

txschutte · 03-17-2012, 07:48 PM

No hollywood cut. Just really meaty racks.

Coz · 03-17-2012, 08:18 PM

Something I noticed as I was readin the other critiques I see that the parsley looks pretty wilted ? Usually I dont like to post my boxes but heres one of our rib boxes that scored well.

Bentley · 03-17-2012, 08:28 PM

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03-17-2012, 02:10 PM	#2
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chicken will score better more uniformed, work on sauce eveness and uniform color 7; Ribs are not even, but look tasty 8; Pork needs a glaze/sauce to give more "popitude" 7; Brisket we all know is not your specialty, where is Wyatt? Work on your slices add aus jus to said slices for more "popitude." Parsley needs some work, although we are not to judge, it does give you a wandering eye whilst viewing the meat. Good start Love ya, brother! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

03-17-2012, 06:21 PM	#4
Coz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-07 Location: Montello,Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	POPITUDE ! A friend has a sign in his trailer "Never Give Up On The Box" And I think I had that on my mind when I kept messin with one of our boxes that ended up being a 1st place box and a GC on a season that wasnt so good.Steph just gave me the sign that will be below the first in my trailer. That being said chicken 6 while we dont judge garnish it distracts me from the chix. The Chix itself just doessnt grab me . Ribs Maybe its just the pic but they dont look like they are in order as they were in the rack 7 Pork It just doesnt appeal to me the pic makes it look dry . A light saucing would do wonders I think. Again the garnish distracts from the meat 6 Brisket the slices look to be just thrown in and not even in length and again may be just the pic but they look dry . 6 Now I know I get madderen hell at 6,s no matter what for but I know that pics sometimes just dont represent . But to me none of these boxes had POPITUDE for me. I have judged and compete so I think I am not far off. __________________ Stumps Clone "RAINMAKER" Stumps Clone RIP 9-20-08 Stumps Clone "LIL RAIN " Stumps Clone " CHRISTINE " ONE Evil Biotch and another in process BRINGIN' THE HEAT BBQ Team just Cloning around

03-17-2012, 06:23 PM	#5
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Popitude= 1. a little something extra that makes the box/meat standout and say come and get me. 2. The meat has some pop and attitude __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

03-17-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
bbq.tom is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-23-10 Location: Hillsborough, NC (just north of Heaven - TarHeel country!) Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I agree with 7-8-8-7. Chicken pieces need to be more similar, sauce is uneven and gloppy, and the color isn't consistent on any two pieces. Ribs aren't too bad, but not excellent. Cuts aren't even and the sauce could be spread more evenly. Pork looks pretty good, but it is all the same - a box full of one type of meat. Looks fairly moist, but could use a little shine on the meat. Brisket bark looks real ragged and the slices are too dissimilar. Burnt ends would look a whole lot better lined up with the bark all on the top. Just my $0.02 __________________ Tom CBJ - KCBS, MBN, NCPC CTC - KCBS Pitmaster and chef - "4 Lil' Pigs" Competition BBQ Team Author of "A 'Q' Review" Lang Hybrid Smoker, UDS, Holland "Epic"

03-17-2012, 06:54 PM	#8
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	7 8 9 7 I dont mind the full box of 1 type of meat (Pork). It looks good (to me). Otherwise I agree down the line with what was said above. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

03-17-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
rcorun Got Wood. Join Date: 06-07-11 Location: Greencastle, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	7-8-8-7 ditto big brother comments (popitude?)

03-17-2012, 07:12 PM	#9
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chicken - 6 Sauce looks really thick and heavy, big gaps in coverage, uneven color. Ribs - 8 even out the sauce a little and you have a 9 Pork - 7 looks a little on the dry side Brisket - 7 orient the burnt ends all the same way, fill the box __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

03-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#10
Pitmaster T is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-03-11 Location: Dickinson, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think they all deserve a 9 if you take that green ** off the platter. I think you'd score 8s even if each piece already had a bite taken out of it. Seriously... 8 7 7 6 __________________ The Greatest & Funkiest Movie about BBQ Ever! Or Click The Edict. PITCOOKER T - TRUTH ABOUT THE PBC "The Pitmaster T Video Page is Great"** Adam Perry Lang -- 10-15-2011 Pitmaster T on Facebook

03-17-2012, 07:26 PM	#11
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chicken - 7 or 8 - I don't mind the small lack of uniformity since they look like chicken. The difference in color and uneven sauce hit me more. Ribs - 7 - Looks like too much sauce or sloppy and as Coz said they look out of order. Having then in rack order isn't mandatory, but it always looks better. Pork - 7 - I like the amount of meat and bark, but it looks dry. Brisket - 7 - for all of the reasons that Coz pointed out. For all of the boxes the garnish is distracting. Neater edges, cover the lettuce base and try to use the garnish to lift up the meat to make it stand out (give it popitude?) __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

03-17-2012, 07:45 PM	#12
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did you Hollywood cut those ribs? __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

03-17-2012, 07:48 PM	#13
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No hollywood cut. Just really meaty racks. __________________ "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.

03-17-2012, 08:28 PM	#15
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Eden After the Fall Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	7 8 8 6 __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."