just what flavor profile due these judges want

bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » May 15th, 2013, 8:16 am

Having fun .....yea right .. trying to figure out just what the judges want in a rib or pork butt . Pork should be firm yet tender ? To much sauce. ..not enuf .. these thing are bugging me this morning .any suggestions where to look for answer. Here in N Fl. Not much in the way of good comps. To learn what is considered good enuf for a winning plate .always. seems we get celebrated judges nobody Kcbs. Cert. As a judge

alleyrat58 · Post by **alleyrat58** » May 15th, 2013, 10:48 am

The first thing I would recommend is to get certified (you can find classes on the KCBS website) and then go judge. This isn't really a mystery, they are looking for good que, the same thing you are looking for.

When you bite into a piece of chicken is it juicy? I mean dribble down your chin juicy? Does the sauce overpower everything? Is there any particular spice that stands out from your rubs or seasonings? Is it too hot?

Tenderness is the easy part IMHO. The rib shouldn't fall off the bone, but should leave a perfect bite mark and the bone should dry quickly after the first bite. Brisket uses the pull test, does it pull apart or is it a rubber band or does it fall apart when you pick it up? Chicken the big idea is skin, can you bite through it without getting a chin flap? The big mystery on chicken is crispy skin which just simply doesn't come from a smoker, but you should still be able to bit through it. Pulled pork should not be chewy, but it should not by mushy. If you've had mushy pork, you'd know it. It will also leave your mouth feeling dry after you eat it.

There's my .02...

bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » May 15th, 2013, 1:42 pm

.everyone wants something different I'll have to find a judge class then . I'm good with brisket and ok on ribs

bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » May 15th, 2013, 4:47 pm

Not the firstdang class anytime soon..... November closest one and 4 hrs away just my luck

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 15th, 2013, 6:10 pm

Dang Florida....

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KenV · Post by **KenV** » May 15th, 2013, 7:14 pm

Bigbook, I highly recommend Rubs class, Swamp boys bbq in FL.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » May 15th, 2013, 7:30 pm

you could also come to the gathering!.....

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bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » May 15th, 2013, 7:52 pm

Frank_Cox wrote:you could also come to the gathering!.....

And just where is this gathering ... bfe ?? last time i crossed the mississipi was my son's grad from boot camp
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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 15th, 2013, 7:55 pm

Kansas City baby....home of BBQ!!! I might even grace everybody with my presence....

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 15th, 2013, 8:34 pm

Grace? That's a unique word for it. :bigfoot:

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 15th, 2013, 8:36 pm

Well at least he didn't say "Bless"

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 15th, 2013, 8:44 pm

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