Question for Judges: Rib Color

Bigmista · 01-07-2013, 09:56 AM

Judges, what color do you prefer when it comes to ribs. Please leave comments stating why you chose your color. And no riding the fence!!

WineMaster · 01-07-2013, 10:01 AM

Anything but black. Charred ribs are a nice treat sometimes but dont do well in comps IMHO.

Uncle Buds BBQ · 01-07-2013, 10:08 AM

Red mahogany

New Pal Frank · 01-07-2013, 10:17 AM

As a CBJ, the color is not the most important part of judging appearance IMO. The box must look appealing all together. Uniiform size, clean cuts, not over or under sauced and nice arrangement will score high with me. I'm with WineMaster on the color thing. All of the choices in the poll can be very appealing in a turn in box.

PS My vote in the poll is based on conversations with other CBJ's

Ron_L · 01-07-2013, 10:20 AM

Assuming that all other things are equal, I think I would prefer a dark reddish brown Mahogany), but I'd have to have the boxes in front of me to really decide.

mobow · 01-07-2013, 10:25 AM

a agree with above

sdbbq1234 · 01-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Agree with everyone above. Voted for dark red; looks I am with the majority.

wallace

bbq.tom · 01-07-2013, 10:55 AM

Actually a medium red is my personal preference (however - at competitions I judge each box on its own merits without a preference!); therefore, I voted for a "light red" color, I could have just as easily voted for "dark red", but too dark of red usually indicates too heavy sauce which could over-power the flavor of the meat.

The_Kapn · 01-07-2013, 11:00 AM

I have a favorite color, but really has nothing to do with my judging.
I COOK with the goal of red/dark red/light mahogany, cause I like mine that way.
I JUDGE based on how appetizing the overall appearance (of which color is but one element) make the ribs look.

TIM

Arlin_MacRae · 01-07-2013, 11:09 AM

Mista, the color is not so important to me - unless there isn't any - then I wonder...
Consistent color is important, though.

wyocurt · 01-07-2013, 11:27 AM

I want the color to be equal and not splotchie, have a deep red color and above all judge the box on it merits of good bbq.

JS-TX · 01-07-2013, 12:25 PM

A medium to dark red looks more appetizing to me, but of course it's all about taste.

Bigmista, I saw that Ultimate Showdown show the other day, did you guys know who the judges were before the comp. started?

Bigmista · 01-07-2013, 12:41 PM

JS-TX we knew a couple of days before.

ModelMaker · 01-07-2013, 01:09 PM

As others have said, it's not my job as a judge to have a preference.
You cook 'em I judge 'em.
I chose dark red meaning mahogeny as that's how I prefer to cook them.
To me it's very important that the slab be all one hue as splotchy don't cut it for me.
Nice clean, straight cuts with even sized pieces with the bone in the middle and even amounts of meat on both sides get my best score.
Ed

arrowhead · 01-07-2013, 01:57 PM

don't have a favorite color, but the color must be uniform in the box.

View Poll Results: Judges, what color ribs do you prefer in a competition box?
Light Red	4	8.70%
Dark Red	38	82.61%
Light Brown	1	2.17%
Dark Brown	3	6.52%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

01-07-2013, 09:56 AM	#1
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question for Judges: Rib Color Judges, what color do you prefer when it comes to ribs. Please leave comments stating why you chose your color. And no riding the fence!! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

01-07-2013, 10:01 AM	#2
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anything but black. Charred ribs are a nice treat sometimes but dont do well in comps IMHO. __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ ---- X 2 Junior & Stretch 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine This is funner than chuckin rocks at a sign. John Godwin (Duck Dynasty)

01-07-2013, 10:08 AM	#3
Uncle Buds BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-04-09 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Red mahogany __________________ Dave Pitmaster and KCBS CBJ

01-07-2013, 10:17 AM	#4
New Pal Frank Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-10 Location: New Palestine IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As a CBJ, the color is not the most important part of judging appearance IMO. The box must look appealing all together. Uniiform size, clean cuts, not over or under sauced and nice arrangement will score high with me. I'm with WineMaster on the color thing. All of the choices in the poll can be very appealing in a turn in box. PS My vote in the poll is based on conversations with other CBJ's __________________ Backwoods Competitor, UDS, Weber OT Gold KCBS CBJ Super Fast Super Accurate [COLOR=blue]Blue [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen, Mavrick 732[/COLOR] Husband & Wife Team (so far) [B][I][COLOR=magenta][U]Hug Hogs Competition BBQ Team[/U] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=black][U]New Palestine IN[/U][/COLOR][/I][/B]

01-07-2013, 10:20 AM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Assuming that all other things are equal, I think I would prefer a dark reddish brown Mahogany), but I'd have to have the boxes in front of me to really decide. __________________ "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

01-07-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	a agree with above __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

01-07-2013, 10:27 AM	#7
sdbbq1234 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-11-10 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Agree with everyone above. Voted for dark red; looks I am with the majority. wallace __________________ - Life Is Good, Butt BBQ Is Better! - BWS - Fat Boy - simple UDS - KCBS CBJ# 58657 - MABA Member

01-07-2013, 10:55 AM	#8
bbq.tom is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-23-10 Location: Hillsborough, NC (just north of Heaven - TarHeel country!) Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Actually a medium red is my personal preference (however - at competitions I judge each box on its own merits without a preference!); therefore, I voted for a "light red" color, I could have just as easily voted for "dark red", but too dark of red usually indicates too heavy sauce which could over-power the flavor of the meat. __________________ 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"

01-07-2013, 11:00 AM	#9
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a favorite color, but really has nothing to do with my judging. I COOK with the goal of red/dark red/light mahogany, cause I like mine that way. I JUDGE based on how appetizing the overall appearance (of which color is but one element) make the ribs look. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

01-07-2013, 11:09 AM	#10
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Mista, the color is not so important to me - unless there isn't any - then I wonder... Consistent color is important, though. __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

01-07-2013, 11:27 AM	#11
wyocurt On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: La Quinta Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I want the color to be equal and not splotchie, have a deep red color and above all judge the box on it merits of good bbq. __________________ Cowboys Smokin' Hot BBQ Curt - head Chef Stick cooker FEC 100 wsm 22.5 RMBBQA Member CBBQA cbj #63452

01-07-2013, 12:25 PM	#12
JS-TX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A medium to dark red looks more appetizing to me, but of course it's all about taste. Bigmista, I saw that Ultimate Showdown show the other day, did you guys know who the judges were before the comp. started?

01-07-2013, 12:41 PM	#13
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	JS-TX we knew a couple of days before. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

01-07-2013, 01:09 PM	#14
ModelMaker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-21-06 Location: Lake Ponderosa-Montezuma, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As others have said, it's not my job as a judge to have a preference. You cook 'em I judge 'em. I chose dark red meaning mahogeny as that's how I prefer to cook them. To me it's very important that the slab be all one hue as splotchy don't cut it for me. Nice clean, straight cuts with even sized pieces with the bone in the middle and even amounts of meat on both sides get my best score. Ed __________________ Designer of a custom drum smoker Customized Aussie gas passer Turkey fryer Extremely seasoned hand hammered Wok Pit Boss-HART BURN Competition BBQ Team KCBS certified judge And Your not the boss of me either!!

01-07-2013, 01:57 PM	#15
arrowhead On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-14-11 Location: Gothenburg NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	don't have a favorite color, but the color must be uniform in the box. __________________ Vegetarian is an Indian word meaning "Bad Hunter"