Bigmista's Brisket Appearance - Page 4

JamesTX · 11-21-2007, 05:13 PM

It all looks good to me. What sort of texture wins contests - falling apart, fork tender, something else?

Bigmista · 11-21-2007, 05:51 PM

In Texas, you would probably be in an IBCA contest. They have to be able to cut off a piece with a plastic knife and fork. More tender is better.

lunchlady · 11-21-2007, 07:25 PM

8... but that's probably just because its a picture, and not sitting in front of me.
If it was, I'd probably go with a 9.
(although, can I see brush marks?, I personally don't like that but I'd give it to you cuz I know what goes into getting it there)

Makes me wonder... are judges more or less forgiving without the greens around. Haven't dared to try that yet, except BOTB in Douglas, GA - no garnish allowed.

Things that make you go hmmmmm....

Bigmista · 11-22-2007, 12:10 AM

That second one was IBCA. No garnish allowed either.

beam boys bbq · 11-22-2007, 09:35 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...

this is neat - no fat - layed out nice - same size pc - good and brown

i would have to agree with the judges on this whole tread

york

JamesTX · 11-22-2007, 10:15 AM

Do the knife marks count against the score?

Is there any consistency from contest to contest in the taste that judges look for?

buckinbbq · 04-29-2008, 10:53 PM

What type of sauce do you use on your Brisket?

hcarter · 04-30-2008, 11:13 AM

I liked the second box better, it seemed neater and the pieces more uniform. My initial reaction to the first box was "7." But I am not a trained judge, so...you know...grain of salt and all that. I would, however, be very pleased to serve that to my family.

Bigmista · 04-30-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckinbbq

What type of sauce do you use on your Brisket?

Homemade sauce mixed with au jus.

WannaBeBBQueen · 05-01-2008, 08:06 AM

Yummy Yummy...I gave it an 8, thinking that the pieces would have worked better on an angle and you need to be able to see the bark

...other than that send me the next one and I'll tell you exactly how I score it

Bigdog · 05-01-2008, 09:40 AM

This is one of the best things about this site. Everyone gave their opinion on it and some were brutally honest. That is a good thing. The same thing will happen at a contest so you need to be prepared for it. Some people just see things differently, and what's good to one person may not be good to others. It's just the way life is.

For those of you who watch American Idol, the judge named Simon is an arrogant arse, but he is brutally honest. I usually agree with him too.

QDoc · 05-01-2008, 05:24 PM

testing

buckinbbq · 05-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Would you like to share some of the ingridients with me or leet me buy a bottle from you?

tony76248 · 05-02-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmista

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.

That's what I have been trying to tell these guys. Unfortunately, KCBS cookers want these score sheets that if you think about it, do not mean squat. Each and every score is dependant upon a given day and a given set of judges. BTW, I hope you enjoyed your IBCA cookoff last month.

Sorry Big, but I think these folks were being nice to you as far as appearance goes because you are a brethren. Go back and look at other boxes that folks here on the site ask to be rated. Everybody always gets the same reaction, 7 and 8. The fact is, you brisket did not look good at all in that photo in comparison to some other boxes we have rated.... and they got the same rating.

That said, your brisket might have scored a 10 (the highest) in IBCA if it tasted good.....as long as it wasn't sauced.

Tony

Dale P · 05-03-2008, 06:21 AM

Tony, taking a dump and not wiping may be easier too, but I go the extra mile.

Mista, 1st box the meat looks good but 7 is what I saw. The 2nd box I give a 7 because the foil was uneven.

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11-21-2007, 05:51 PM	#47
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In Texas, you would probably be in an IBCA contest. They have to be able to cut off a piece with a plastic knife and fork. More tender is better. __________________ 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, 07:25 PM	#48
lunchlady is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-05-06 Location: Rockland, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	8... but that's probably just because its a picture, and not sitting in front of me. If it was, I'd probably go with a 9. (although, can I see brush marks?, I personally don't like that but I'd give it to you cuz I know what goes into getting it there) Makes me wonder... are judges more or less forgiving without the greens around. Haven't dared to try that yet, except BOTB in Douglas, GA - no garnish allowed. Things that make you go hmmmmm.... __________________ michelle lunchmeat BBQ team President - New England BBQ Society www.nebs.org 2 Backwoods Partys WSM, 2 Weber kettles, Weber Performer Large BGE

11-22-2007, 12:10 AM	#49
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That second one was IBCA. No garnish allowed either. __________________ 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

11-22-2007, 09:35 AM	#50
beam boys bbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-15-06 Location: washington mo 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... this is neat - no fat - layed out nice - same size pc - good and brown i would have to agree with the judges on this whole tread york __________________ MOFO Chapter - BBQ Brethren KCBS CBJ - Beta Beta Que jim beam black coke

11-21-2007, 05:13 PM	#46
JamesTX is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It all looks good to me. What sort of texture wins contests - falling apart, fork tender, something else?

11-22-2007, 10:15 AM	#51
JamesTX is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do the knife marks count against the score? Is there any consistency from contest to contest in the taste that judges look for?

04-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#52
buckinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-05-08 Location: Barnesville GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What type of sauce do you use on your Brisket?

04-30-2008, 11:13 AM	#53
hcarter Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-19-06 Location: Columbus,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I liked the second box better, it seemed neater and the pieces more uniform. My initial reaction to the first box was "7." But I am not a trained judge, so...you know...grain of salt and all that. I would, however, be very pleased to serve that to my family. __________________ - Howard Char-Griller SuperPro with SFB. Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "A Highlander likes two things naked....the other is Scotch." [I][FONT=Book Antiqua]Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde[/FONT][/I] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

05-01-2008, 08:06 AM	#55
WannaBeBBQueen is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yummy Yummy...I gave it an 8, thinking that the pieces would have worked better on an angle and you need to be able to see the bark ...other than that send me the next one and I'll tell you exactly how I score it __________________ Julie "It is better to have burnt and lost, then never to have barbecued at all" Swamp Pit BBQ KCBS Member KCBS CBJ Charbroil Bandera Charbroil Silver Smoker/Grill Weber Kettle 18 & 26 WSM 18 1/2 Kamado 18" FEC 100 http://www.myspace.com/wannabebbqueen http://www.tripadvisor.com/members/JMBred *the views of the user Skip (The Prince Consort) do not necessarily reflect those of WannaBeBBQueen...lol

05-01-2008, 09:40 AM	#56
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is one of the best things about this site. Everyone gave their opinion on it and some were brutally honest. That is a good thing. The same thing will happen at a contest so you need to be prepared for it. Some people just see things differently, and what's good to one person may not be good to others. It's just the way life is. For those of you who watch American Idol, the judge named Simon is an arrogant arse, but he is brutally honest. I usually agree with him too. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

05-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#57
QDoc Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-02-07 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	test testing

05-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#58
buckinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-05-08 Location: Barnesville GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Would you like to share some of the ingridients with me or leet me buy a bottle from you?

05-03-2008, 06:21 AM	#60
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tony, taking a dump and not wiping may be easier too, but I go the extra mile. Mista, 1st box the meat looks good but 7 is what I saw. The 2nd box I give a 7 because the foil was uneven. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

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