Need opinions, please.

jbrink01 · 10-14-2008, 11:43 AM

Take a look at the below. Other than cleaning off the little pieces, which we did, why would this get bad appearance scores?

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 10-14-2008, 11:47 AM

Could you post a larger picture?

BobBrisket · 10-14-2008, 12:01 PM

Maybe cause the judges were blind!

That looks fantastic to me. I have no idea why it would get a low score. I guess after seeing so many turns in they must get really picky about even the littlest of things.

Bigmista · 10-14-2008, 12:06 PM

How thick were the slices?

BobBrisket · 10-14-2008, 12:19 PM

It may also be possible that it didn't look that way when they got it. Maybe it got shaken up or something.

Do judges take mishandling into consideration when judging appearance.

Pitbull · 10-14-2008, 12:20 PM

The meat and presentation looks good to me except the meat looks kind of shiney

. I don't know if you basted with something or it's the picture. If it's the picture I have no clue why it would score low.

MrsBigBarry · 10-14-2008, 12:23 PM

Lack of chop/burnt ends?

jbrink01 · 10-14-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmista

How thick were the slices?

1/4" (#2 Pencil)

jbrink01 · 10-14-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Could you post a larger picture?

Not easily.

BurntFinger_Jason · 10-14-2008, 12:53 PM

They look kind of stringy on the left side. Did you forget to cut against the grain?

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 10-14-2008, 01:26 PM

I may be off base, but I'm not seeing much, if any, bark on top? Was it trimmed off? That makes it look unusual, somewhat like oven roasted brisket as far as I can see from the small picture.

The Pickled Pig · 10-14-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurntFinger_Jason

They look kind of stringy on the left side. Did you forget to cut against the grain?

It's hard to see in such a small pic but it does appear to me that the slices were not made against the grain.

Cabntmkr1 · 10-14-2008, 01:41 PM

My guess is it's not across the grain.The left end of the pieces appear to follow the grain.Aside from that, it looks great to me.

jbrink01 · 10-14-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurntFinger_Jason

They look kind of stringy on the left side. Did you forget to cut against the grain?

Absolutely not!

Dale P · 10-14-2008, 02:14 PM

looks like it was cut with the grain but its hard to tell from that pic. it does appear to be stringy. Just hard to tell.

10-14-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe cause the judges were blind! That looks fantastic to me. I have no idea why it would get a low score. I guess after seeing so many turns in they must get really picky about even the littlest of things. __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

10-14-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How thick were the slices? __________________ 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

10-14-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It may also be possible that it didn't look that way when they got it. Maybe it got shaken up or something. Do judges take mishandling into consideration when judging appearance. __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

10-14-2008, 12:20 PM	#6
Pitbull Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-08 Location: Dallas/McKinney Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The meat and presentation looks good to me except the meat looks kind of shiney . I don't know if you basted with something or it's the picture. If it's the picture I have no clue why it would score low. __________________ PitBull Lyfe Tyme 20 Webber Kettle Kamado Campfire I take nothing for granted. I now only have good days and great days.

10-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#7
MrsBigBarry On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-06-07 Location: Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lack of chop/burnt ends? __________________ Humor is my salvation, good food helps too :-) Certified KCBS Judge Webers: 2 18" Smokey Mountains, 1 22" Smokey Mountain Performer 22" Silver Go AnyWhere Charcoal Smokey Joe Platinum CL Silver Gasser

10-14-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could you post a larger picture? __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

10-14-2008, 12:53 PM	#10
BurntFinger_Jason Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They look kind of stringy on the left side. Did you forget to cut against the grain? __________________ Jason www.burntfingerbbq.com (a work in progress) www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/ Rebel 28 Good-One Rodeo Good-One Open Range 22.5" Weber Kettle

10-14-2008, 01:26 PM	#11
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I may be off base, but I'm not seeing much, if any, bark on top? Was it trimmed off? That makes it look unusual, somewhat like oven roasted brisket as far as I can see from the small picture. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

10-14-2008, 01:41 PM	#13
Cabntmkr1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: Wichita, Ks. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My guess is it's not across the grain.The left end of the pieces appear to follow the grain.Aside from that, it looks great to me. __________________ New Braunfels Black Diamond Backwoods Patio Smoker ET-73 Maverick Wireless Thermometer ServSafe Certified Déjà Moo - The feeling you've heard that bull before.

10-14-2008, 02:14 PM	#15
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	looks like it was cut with the grain but its hard to tell from that pic. it does appear to be stringy. Just hard to tell. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

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