Brisket Box 179

8/7/2014

This box was submitted by a competition BBQ team to be scored on appearance by Certified Online BBQ Judges at BBQCRITIC.COM

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8/7/2014 01:59:13 am

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beth

8/7/2014 03:34:48 am

I would rate this a 8. Looked good, nice smoke ring. however I didn't like seeing the chucks or bits of spice

Doug KCBS MCBJ & CTC

8/7/2014 04:00:36 am

Score = 7, Big hunk of fat on top right of brisket slices isn't very appetizing. Front slice looks like it has some kind of aus jus or sauce on it , but it isn't even, looks sloppy.

Ike, KCBS CBJ

8/7/2014 04:06:55 am

Score = 8

Nice slices but the fat is not appealing. I understand if you trim it off you will lose the bark. Otherwise it's a good presentation.

PS KCBS CBJ, BBQ BRETHREN

8/7/2014 04:38:36 am

The box does not appear to be a regulation square KCBS box.
The brisket does look moist, and the burnt parts on top appear to be adequate.
Judging to be determined by the table captain

Tom - CMJ/KCBS;CBJ/MBN,NCPC,NCBS,NCBBQA & comp cook

8/7/2014 04:49:14 am

Score/Reasons = 9, meat looks moist, but unevenly sauced on the first slice. Still looks dad-gum good to me!

Suggestions/Comments = I don't like "trash bits" on the slices - not a scoring factor, but just my preference.

Lorne Rae

8/7/2014 05:00:43 am

8. Look moist. Nice arrangement. Good knife skills. However, ragged top edge gives the entire box a rough look.

Frank KCBS MCBJ CTC

8/7/2014 05:12:52 am

Score/Reasons = 7. Tough to judge. May just be the picture. The meat is very light in color.
Suggestions/Comments = Not used to seeing the fat layer at the top. Meat is placed in the box 90 degrees from normal. I believe you are presenting a side shot of the box here

Erle Smith, KCBS: CBJ / CTC

8/7/2014 05:13:33 am

7 - A good entry. The bark is a little thin in my opinion and the bark could have been a little more robust. The color of the brisket itself is a little light. However, the product looks moist with consistent saucing.

Larry MCBJ

8/7/2014 06:14:55 am

7 - looks dry where the juice was missed and appears falling apart/ overcooked.

cogeo

8/7/2014 07:13:04 am

Score = 8

Not that it matters, but are the slices presented upside down? The fat on top isn't too appealing. The spices in the au jus can cause some issues with scores. I solved that by using a double strainer to remove as many of the spice grains/flakes as possible. Also, I am not a big fan of having to cut the edges to get the slices into the box. With all that said, the meat appears to be moist; I'll volunteer for a taste test.

RonnieB

8/7/2014 09:45:03 am

7-slices not uniform

GregG KCBS/MCBJ, CTC

8/7/2014 12:30:04 pm

9 - Great looking brisket. Hope it tastes as good as it looks.

MoleBS

8/7/2014 01:54:31 pm

8 thick slices ?

Achu

8/7/2014 02:13:57 pm

Score/Reasons = 5, with all that fat, it just doesn't look inviting to eat. The front slice really distracts as it has blotches of juice and some rub that is not seen on the other slices.

Suggestions/Comments = Trim the fat and the fat may look even better if it was on the bottom, although that's the cooks choice. On the bottom, it would blend in more with the garnish and not distract as much. Slices may be cut too thick, but it's hard to tell from this angle.

william holladay (scba )

8/7/2014 03:06:07 pm

8 - pretty good looking box, I'm not going to knock you for not trimming both sides. Meat looks moist and well laid out, but there is noticeable fat that takes away from appearance.

Tiffany - KCBS CBJ/CTC

8/7/2014 11:31:14 pm

8 - The brisket looks moist - but it also looks grey (bland) and that detracts from a 9 for me.

BLUESMOKE KCBS MCBJ/COMP COOK

8/8/2014 03:46:00 am

6 at best. Looks over cooked. Fat ridge along the top is unappetizing. Some slices look don't have sauce. Sloppy cuts along the left side.

Turn the slices over so the fat is along the bottom. Cook fat side down. Strain sauce to eliminate the gobbers.

Dan KCBS CTC,MCBJ

8/8/2014 03:48:59 am

8 cracks don't look good and cuts a bit ragged,suggests dryness

Vern MCBJ KCBS

8/8/2014 04:22:26 am

8 Looks nice and moist. I would remove all fat from the top. This will give you better bark and smoke ring...

Mike: KCBS, GBA, CBJ

8/8/2014 05:54:10 am

6- Meat lack rich color; the sauce or glaze looks unevenly applied to the first slice and the little bits in the sauce are unappealing to the eye. Also the fat chucks along the top center of the slices is unappealing.

Ed KCBS MCBJ

8/8/2014 06:38:47 am

I'm imagining this in my head the way it would be shown at the table and staring at the ends of your slices just won't do it for me. Pouring gravy on it don't make it moist either, just wet....
A little pale with raggedy edges to boot.
Here's your average 6.

Practice with a regulation 9X9 box to get the presentation for comps.

Scott Mc - KCBS, MIM, MBN

8/8/2014 07:11:34 am

Score/Reasons = 8, edges look dry but I can see it's been basted in the middle, uniform cuts.

Suggestions/Comments = Nice full box.

Jean CMJ

8/8/2014 03:58:10 pm

6 - sloppy box. Trim the fat cap and make the slices even. The sauce is uneven. Do not like the spice specks on the front piece. Overall, clean it up.

Shawn-KCBS CBJ CTC and Comp Cook

8/11/2014 02:47:14 am

7. Meat looks dry and appears to have been brushed with some kind of liquid to cover up the dryness. The bark looks yummy though.

Enrico BBQness, CBJ, KCBS

8/12/2014 03:27:17 am

9
Brisket looks nice and moist. I'm just a little disturbed on fat line in the top of the slices. But fat IS flavor and most of all it's not so much.
For the future, just clean/ debone your sauce

Dennis M KCBS CBJ CTC

8/12/2014 09:46:21 am

Score = 7

It may be the photo lighting but the color of the meat seems off.

Bob CBJ/KCBS

8/18/2014 12:38:47 pm

Score 7

Fat cap on the first slice is intact, but the remaining slices look raggedy and take away from the meat itself.

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