Bigmista's Brisket Appearance - Page 3

big brother smoke · 10-22-2007, 08:50 PM

Brisket ain't my thing, but I thought Mista's brisket was tasty.

smoke-n-my-i's · 10-23-2007, 11:43 AM

I gave it an 8... toyed with a 7. I am not a judge either, so take it as such.

the slices were not laid in evenly... a little too long, and looks like some fat. and the lettuce was not even either.

I agree with a photo is hard to judge compared to the actual seeing it.

I have learned to look to perfection. That is why I let my wife to the boxes. I do the cooking, she does the detailing.... it works out better for me that way. If it was me, just toss it in the box...

Bill

HB-BBQ · 10-23-2007, 11:20 PM

I thought it was really good Mista.

crewdawg52 · 10-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Thought about a 6, but gave it a 7. Looks good, but garnish lacking on right side of box (uneven) and meat looks crowded.....curled to make it fit.

Bigmista · 10-27-2007, 02:26 AM

IBCA sure is easier. Seven slices sitting on a piece of foil. Slices parallel to the front of the box. Takes a lot of variables out and it taste and tenderness become more important.

Slamdunkpro · 10-28-2007, 01:11 AM

I'm posting without reading beyond the first post, so I'll be curious to read beyond and see where I ended up.

I gave it a 7. The garish is uneven on the right and blocks the meat in the front (in the photo). The meat seems crowded in the box. The slices aren't really uniform.

Bigmista · 11-21-2007, 11:12 AM

I don't why this came back up but since it did, here is the brisket from the next contest I did. It was an IBCA contest. This one got 3rd place...

michiana mark · 11-21-2007, 11:39 AM

Looks good BM, I like the simplicity of the IBCA box. Let's you concentrate on the meat, which is what it is all about.

tony76248 · 11-21-2007, 12:17 PM

Not to beat a dead horse.....but thank goodness for IBCA judging! Who cares whether it is purdy or not!

Bossmanbbq · 11-21-2007, 02:56 PM

Neil I would give you a 7 as well, like most of the other replies I think the box could be alittle more organized appearance wise, even out the cuts and make it look more attractive, other then that the meat looks good and moist with a good smoke ring.

Bossmanbbq · 11-21-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cmcadams

I gave it a 7... same reasons... ends look ragged, too much fat, it looks dry... have you sauced it? I've changed my mind about saucing brisket... judges like sauce. Some judges like no sauce, but just about all judges like sauce. Why play the odds backwards?

I agree with you Curt. After going throught the judging school and hearing most of the judges in training commenting on sauce, even thought they were instructed to judge on the overall taste of the meat, I learned that these individuals are not as big a BBQ snob as I am and will judge things according to the outward taste of the meat. I know lightly sauce all of my contest meat for that very reason.
I personally like the Texas style of Q with no sauce, but if I want to win at a contest I have to lightly sauce it.

lunchlady · 11-21-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by G$

Remember that appearance REALLY is a small part of the score. ...

...although this is VERY true, the appearance is the only thing you actually have absolute control over...taste and tenderness being as subjective as they are. Took us many 6's and 7's to figure that one out.

I think this is a tough crowd too, I would have given it an 8, I never noticed the "uneven" garnish, I did however notice it wasn't all smudged up with sauce.
I thought it kinda screamed 'eat me'... looking all moist and yummy... but the slices were curled around with some fat hanging out. With that being said, I'd love to try it!

Bigmista · 11-21-2007, 03:21 PM

How did you feel about the IBCA box I posted later in the thread?

HB-BBQ · 11-21-2007, 04:26 PM

I think they both looked good but the IBCA one for some reason looks even better to me. After tasting your brisket at Viejas they were all winners in my book but then again I am not a judge...

big brother smoke · 11-21-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmista

How did you feel about the IBCA box I posted later in the thread?

Made me want Slice and you know how finnacky I am regarding brisket

View Poll Results: Please rate the brisket in the pic
9	8	6.15%
8	27	20.77%
7	69	53.08%
6	21	16.15%
5	3	2.31%
4	2	1.54%
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10-22-2007, 08:50 PM	#31
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brisket ain't my thing, but I thought Mista's brisket was tasty. __________________ 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"

10-23-2007, 11:43 AM	#32
smoke-n-my-i's is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-07 Location: Hillsborough, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I gave it an 8... toyed with a 7. I am not a judge either, so take it as such. the slices were not laid in evenly... a little too long, and looks like some fat. and the lettuce was not even either. I agree with a photo is hard to judge compared to the actual seeing it. I have learned to look to perfection. That is why I let my wife to the boxes. I do the cooking, she does the detailing.... it works out better for me that way. If it was me, just toss it in the box... Bill __________________ KCBS Member Smoke-N-My-I's Competition BBQ Team 2 Chargriller SuperPros with SFB's(retired) 2 UGLY drum smokers Weber 22 1/2" & 18 1/2" Kettle Super fast RED Thermapen Screaming fast ORANGE Thermapen KCBS Certified Table Captain

10-23-2007, 11:20 PM	#33
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought it was really good Mista. __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

10-26-2007, 10:16 AM	#34
crewdawg52 Got Wood. Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Brighton, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thought about a 6, but gave it a 7. Looks good, but garnish lacking on right side of box (uneven) and meat looks crowded.....curled to make it fit. __________________ [B]Geoff[/B] [B][I]Member of Captain - N - Smoke BBQ Team[/I][/B] [I][B]KCBS Certified Judge #23438[/B][/I] [B][/B][B][I]Kenmore Gas Grill[/I][/B] [B][I]Weber Kettle (for small smokes)[/I][/B] [B][I]BDS Deluxe 2343[/I][/B]

10-27-2007, 02:26 AM	#35
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IBCA sure is easier. Seven slices sitting on a piece of foil. Slices parallel to the front of the box. Takes a lot of variables out and it taste and tenderness become more important. __________________ 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

10-28-2007, 01:11 AM	#36
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm posting without reading beyond the first post, so I'll be curious to read beyond and see where I ended up. I gave it a 7. The garish is uneven on the right and blocks the meat in the front (in the photo). The meat seems crowded in the box. The slices aren't really uniform. __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 11:12 AM	#37
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't why this came back up but since it did, here is the brisket from the next contest I did. It was an IBCA contest. This one got 3rd place... __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 11:39 AM	#38
michiana mark is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-28-07 Location: Elkhart IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks good BM, I like the simplicity of the IBCA box. Let's you concentrate on the meat, which is what it is all about. __________________ Looking for the truth, in the thin blue smoke Weber Silver 22.5X2, UDSx2 KCBS-CBJ #16571, Member GLBBQA Roadmaster BBQ comp team Proud member of the Blue Thermapen Association Certified MOINKballer Class of 2008

11-21-2007, 12:17 PM	#39
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not to beat a dead horse.....but thank goodness for IBCA judging! Who cares whether it is purdy or not! __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

11-21-2007, 02:56 PM	#40
Bossmanbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-03-05 Location: Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Neil I would give you a 7 as well, like most of the other replies I think the box could be alittle more organized appearance wise, even out the cuts and make it look more attractive, other then that the meat looks good and moist with a good smoke ring. __________________ Bossman www.bossmanbbq.com Peoria Custom Pit 24x72Treager Texas Style Smoker Whole Hog Country Smoker* " You can put all of the sauce on it you want, but you still have to master the art of cooking barbecue" - Mike Mills-

11-21-2007, 03:21 PM	#43
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How did you feel about the IBCA box I posted later in the thread? __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 04:26 PM	#44
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think they both looked good but the IBCA one for some reason looks even better to me. After tasting your brisket at Viejas they were all winners in my book but then again I am not a judge... __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

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