I've been enjoying the newest, "keep BBQ interesting" show, but still can't get over the way cooks think of us BBQ judges!
Still talking, and fussing about garnish, (I hardly even check legality anymore since garnish is sooooo far off my radar!)
"We have to select the most evenly sized thighs", equal size is not an appearance scoring factor in any category.
Alabama white chicken? "Oh my God no! Judges want sweet tomato-based sauce"! Judges don't WANT anything, judges score what you put in front of us, period! If you think you've got a killer Alabama white sauce and the contest is in Midwest Iowa, GO FOR IT!! We will judge it regardless. That being said, a lot of judges talk about lack of new ideas and flavors (Blues Hog!).
I would not have a problem with Alabama white sauced wings, you might be surprised!!!!
Ed