Am I the only one....

[garyk1398]

I for one refuse to:

• De-bone thighs - takes away from the flavor believe it or not
• Use a muffin pan - Myron has to be having the biggest laugh on that one
• use parkay on my chicken or ribs (or anything for that matter)
• Sell out - I cook for my pleasure. If it happens to please the judges - great!, if not - I enjoyed myself.

What I will do (do do?):

• Trim thighs to get them as presentable (and similar size) as possible
• Use my own process for bite through skin
• Laugh by butt off watching other teams spend hours prepping chicken into balls, parkay baths & muffin tins - all while I relax with a cold beer
• Only compete as time & money allows. Fortunately for me, it is a hobby. I am not trying to advertise my restaurant or catering biz, don't need a table full of trophies, and don't expect to walk away with any cash at the end of the comp. Just have a great time with great people.

BRAVO!! :clap2: Seems like "appearance" has to mean "all the same shape and size" in many judges' eyes!