Bone in or bone out????

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 01-13-2010, 09:40 AM

1st comp is in a month. My chicken is on the mark...
This is a CBBQA event, which I think judges the same as a KCBS event.
Do judges prefer the chicken bone in or out???
I have been taking the bones out of my thigh...does it matter?
Any one know which way to go on this, or is this an invitation to a totally circular debate with no answer?

Alexa RnQ · 01-13-2010, 09:51 AM

California has its own judging preferences in that regard, but good product is rewarded. Nobody can argue with moist, tender and flavorful. It's not like some areas where frankenchicken is practically an unwritten rule.

ETA: Are you talking about Hangtown? Wiki page says KCBS scoring will be used.

OutlawSwine · 01-13-2010, 09:53 AM

Interesting question. I'm looking forward to the responses.

Let the debate begin............

JD McGee · 01-13-2010, 10:11 AM

Most folks I know up here do bone in...but ya gotta do whatever works for the local judges down there...

early mornin' smokin' · 01-13-2010, 10:18 AM

we do bone in thighs. trim em up nice, scrape the skin, brine them for a lil while, still havent gotten a call yet...might be time to break out the muffin pan and sculpt me some chicken.

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 01-13-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivaHerself

ETA: Are you talking about Hangtown? Wiki page says KCBS scoring will be used.

i am talking about that event...so what does that mean...is frakenchicken expected?

Alexa RnQ · 01-13-2010, 11:35 AM

Hangtown is a very informal backyard event, with the focus being on bringing new teams up to speed on entries, boxing, etc. If you've been reading here and are worrying about boneless chicken, I'd be willing to bet you'll be pretty much ahead of the curve.

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 01-13-2010, 12:09 PM

I have always gone bone in (but dont go by me). I spoke with a judge who does a bunch of comps and he said I thinks he's only gotten boneless thighs 1 or 2 times over the years. I hope someone who does well in chicken will chime in and let us know their thoughts.

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 01-13-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivaHerself

Hangtown is a very informal backyard event, with the focus being on bringing new teams up to speed on entries, boxing, etc. If you've been reading here and are worrying about boneless chicken, I'd be willing to bet you'll be pretty much ahead of the curve.

I am aware that it is an informal event...but we need to take it seriously. It is my first comp, and i need to bring my A-game so folks know we are for real, And I want to turn in good product, If i am ahead of the curve, that is great...

My take so far is that most folks are turning in bone in chicken then?

Rich Parker · 01-13-2010, 12:24 PM

I prefer bone in. Good luck!

RobKC · 01-13-2010, 12:37 PM

I thought I had turned in boneless once last year, but the pictures don't agree. I much prefer bone-in as well.

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 01-13-2010, 12:49 PM

Thanks for your input every one.

monty3777 · 01-13-2010, 01:13 PM

If you take the bone out, why do you do it? Does it serve a particular purpose? I guess that's where I'd start. If it serves a purpose then great. If it's just to be different, well - IMHO, KCBS BBQ is basically a conformity contest so I suppose I'd stick with what works.

EatonHoggBBQ · 01-13-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HumboldtSmokeBBQ

Do judges prefer the chicken bone in or out???

I don't think judges should prefer one over the other, nor should they mark up or down for the absence or presence of a bone.
Judges judge what they taste, not whether they like the bone in or out.

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 01-13-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatonHoggBBQ

I don't think judges should prefer one over the other, nor should they mark up or down for the absence or presence of a bone.
Judges judge what they taste, not whether they like the bone in or out.

I understand that, I guess this goes back to what you told me yesterday...They dont have to be uniform size. That is basically what/ehy I am asking. I know I can get uniform thighs with the bone in...but I can make every thigh exactly the same, easily, if I take the bone out.
you told me yesterday that matching the size was unimportant to you, a judge, right?

you do get judged on appereance, right?

01-13-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
HumboldtSmokeBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: Occupied State of Jefferson Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bone in or bone out???? 1st comp is in a month. My chicken is on the mark... This is a CBBQA event, which I think judges the same as a KCBS event. Do judges prefer the chicken bone in or out??? I have been taking the bones out of my thigh...does it matter? Any one know which way to go on this, or is this an invitation to a totally circular debate with no answer? __________________ -UDS -COS(Moth Balled) -Santa Maria Grill -20,000 BTU Bayou Classic Charcoal Starter -22.5" Weber Kettle -Fish the dog-Loyal Team Mascot "You go to the BBQ Competition with the BBQ you have, not the BBQ you want"

01-13-2010, 09:51 AM	#2
Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	California has its own judging preferences in that regard, but good product is rewarded. Nobody can argue with moist, tender and flavorful. It's not like some areas where frankenchicken is practically an unwritten rule. ETA: Are you talking about Hangtown? Wiki page says KCBS scoring will be used. __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

01-13-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most folks I know up here do bone in...but ya gotta do whatever works for the local judges down there... __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

01-13-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	we do bone in thighs. trim em up nice, scrape the skin, brine them for a lil while, still havent gotten a call yet...might be time to break out the muffin pan and sculpt me some chicken. __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

01-13-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hangtown is a very informal backyard event, with the focus being on bringing new teams up to speed on entries, boxing, etc. If you've been reading here and are worrying about boneless chicken, I'd be willing to bet you'll be pretty much ahead of the curve. __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

01-13-2010, 09:53 AM	#3
OutlawSwine is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-11-10 Location: Sylvan Springs, Al Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	Interesting question. I'm looking forward to the responses. Let the debate begin............

01-13-2010, 12:09 PM	#8
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have always gone bone in (but dont go by me). I spoke with a judge who does a bunch of comps and he said I thinks he's only gotten boneless thighs 1 or 2 times over the years. I hope someone who does well in chicken will chime in and let us know their thoughts. __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

01-13-2010, 12:24 PM	#10
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I prefer bone in. Good luck! __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

01-13-2010, 12:37 PM	#11
RobKC Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Huger, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought I had turned in boneless once last year, but the pictures don't agree. I much prefer bone-in as well. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Huger SC Border War Smokers - "BBQ worth killin' your neighbor for" KCBS CBJ Custom Superior Smokers trailer with 2 SS-Twos, Stoked WSM, 22.5" OTG 2008 National Championship KANSAS JAYHAWK BLUE Thermapen You can't go back and you can't stand still If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will

01-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#12
HumboldtSmokeBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: Occupied State of Jefferson Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your input every one. __________________ -UDS -COS(Moth Balled) -Santa Maria Grill -20,000 BTU Bayou Classic Charcoal Starter -22.5" Weber Kettle -Fish the dog-Loyal Team Mascot "You go to the BBQ Competition with the BBQ you have, not the BBQ you want"

01-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#13
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you take the bone out, why do you do it? Does it serve a particular purpose? I guess that's where I'd start. If it serves a purpose then great. If it's just to be different, well - IMHO, KCBS BBQ is basically a conformity contest so I suppose I'd stick with what works. __________________ John 21:9

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