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Do judges notice the difference between "wet smoking" & dry" smoking?

7/30/2012

 
Question

I was wondering, is there a difference that can be noticed between a wet smoke and dry smoke?

Brice Mitchell
Lacona, Ia

Competition Cook
Contest Organizer: Frost Buster
BBQ Team: Warren County Smoker

What type of desserts "wow" BBQ judges?

7/26/2012

 
Question

In the dessert category of a grilling contest, what has provided a 'wow' factor for you in the past visually and for it's taste?

When judging a dessert category and as you head to your seat, what specific dish are you hoping to get to sample (ie. cheesecake, pig candy, apple pie, etc.)?

Thank you!

Eric Devlin
Huntington, NY

Competition Cook
Certified BBQ Judge
Contest Organizer
BBQ Team: Grill Scouts BBQ

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Do BBQ judges talk about garnish?

7/26/2012

 
Question

While there is no plan for KCBS to go away from having a choice of green garnish or not, do you hear other judges talk about the garnish or the lack therof in boxes even though you are taught to only judge the meat?

BJ Hoffman
Windsor Heights, IA

Competition Cook
Certified BBQ Judge (KCBS)
BBQ Team: Honeybadger BBQ

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Are judges getting sick of the same boxes?

7/14/2012

 
Question

Good idea Herb!

Judges. Are you getting sick of seeing and tasting the same things? IE. Chicken Thighs, Pork with the money and chunks, brisket with burnt ends? If you get something different than the "normal" do you score up or down for it?

I ask, cause I'm getting sick of cooking the same crap over and over. Thanks.

Ray Ringgenberg
Cambridge, Ia


Competition Cook
Certified BBQ Judge (KCBS)
Contest Organizer: Frost Buster
BBQ Team: Smokehouse 72 BBQ

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What criteria do you look for when you first see a turn in box?

7/14/2012

 
Question

When you first see a turn in box, what are the criteria that you look for? (i.e.. color, sauce, uniformity, etc....) Thank you.

Brad Rohring
Ottawa, Canada

Competition Cook
BBQ Team: Pistol Packin' Piggies

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    BBQ FAQ for Cooks and Judges

    Here are some answers to common questions submitted by cooks and judges and answered by Certified BBQ Judges. Take a read and get inside the mind of a BBQ judge.

    (NOTE: To reveal the answers to questions, click on he title of the question)




    FAQ on judging competition BBQ

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    Are Judges Getting Sick Of The Same Boxes?
    Are KCBS Judges More Or Less Likely To Be Current Ot Former Cooks?
    Do BBQ Judges Talk About Garnish?
    Does Discussing Scores And Cooking With A Team Benefit A Judge?
    Do Judges Get Tired Of The Same Old Sauce?
    Forks Or No Forks?
    How Does Food Temperature Affect Scoring?
    How Does Skin On Chicken Impact Scores?
    How Do You Score A Box Filled With Different Cuts Of Meat?
    How Much Emphasis Should Be Placed On Uniformity?
    If You Cite A Lack Of Perfection How Can You Still Give Out A 9?
    Should Chicken Be Deboned? Sauced?
    Should Cooks Turn In 6 Samples Required Or Fill The Box With More Meat?
    Should Garnish Be Considered In Your KCBS Appearance Score?
    What Are Your Thoughts On Using Pulled Chicken?
    What Criteria Do You Look For When You First See A Turn In Box?
    What Is The Best White Meat To Use In A BBQ Turn In Box?
    What Is The Typical Base Score In A KCBS Competition?
    What Should The Left-over Policy Be For Judges At BBQ Contests?
    What Type Of Desserts
    What Type Of Pork Box Would Get Higher Scores?
    What Type Of Ribs Do Judges Prefer?
    What Types Of Rubs Do BBQ Judges Prefer?
    What Will Score Better To Line The Bottom Of Turn In Boxes With?

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