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Ribs - Box 43

9/22/2011

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18 Comments

buzz--cbj

9/22/2011 04:33:01 pm

seven

Greg Wilkinson

9/22/2011 05:02:50 pm

I am a CBJ - i would give it an 8 - i am not sure why the two bones on the right are turned upside down. I find that very distracting. I think it would look awesome - easy 9 if those two bones were flipped.

scott link

9/22/2011 05:07:12 pm

yes cbj 7 bottom rib looks dry and 2 on the right are from other rack <upside down>

Scott Simpson - KCBS CBJ

9/22/2011 05:40:46 pm

8

Hard to tell from the pic. If I saw it in person it may be a 9 or a 7.

Geoff

9/22/2011 11:07:44 pm

CBJ/Comp Cook

7

Just doesn't appeal to me. Better than average, but no "WOW" factor (Sorry Darrell).

rod lively

9/22/2011 11:17:49 pm

cbj/comp cook
8
meat looks a little dry,maybe a 9 if i could see it in person.

9/23/2011 12:23:00 am

CBJ

8

A more consistent coloring would help

mkevenson

9/23/2011 01:15:22 am

CBJ/Comp cook

7

Really not very appetizing. Overcrowded. I do like the color but they look dry.

Roy Pruitt CBJ since 2003- 8

9/23/2011 01:16:56 am

OK, to begin with, this is not a bad looking box of ribs. Overall there does not appear to be an overabundance of sauce, but actually the "tell" for that will be in the taste of the sauce itself. We wouldn't want it to be overpowering. I am not so sure that the display ribs are that dry, I would rather they appear as they are displayed and not covered in apple juice which would take away a point. The ribs appear to have a sufficient meat content to be well worth the money.No Scrawny ribs here.Bed and box appear clean, no obvious overuse of herbs and or spices. The only suggestion I have is that if your turn in is early or for any reason you think the ribs might appear dry, don't over juice and maybe even remove the 2 up front. But if the rib is exceptionally meaty and moist, most certainly show off the cut side.

Kendall

9/23/2011 01:24:04 am

CBJ

I'd give it an 7. Overall it looks appealing but the 2 ribs on the right that appear to be from a different rack give it an unbalanced look.

Pete

9/23/2011 01:33:07 am

CBJ: yes
Score: 7
Reason: Not Centered (back row), multiple racks (and it shows). Visually, not appealing.

Tim CBJ/comp cook link

9/23/2011 03:24:01 am

Can't really tell from the photo.

I don't care for the two bones placed in front though.

I would have to see a better pic to judge this, but i would say at least seven form what I can see.

Abel link

9/23/2011 03:32:47 am

Sauce is a bit uneven and sloppy. Top of the ribs show dark / light spots. Meat seems to be pulled up on a few pieces (over cooked). Not a horrible box, but definitely needs some work.

I give it a 7

CBJ

Josh

9/23/2011 04:01:47 am

Solid 8. Uneven saucing/coloration take away from the appeal a bit.

CBJ

Tom (CBJ & cook)

9/23/2011 04:44:59 am

Score = First glance I gave this box a 7.
Reasons = Ribs don't look "uniform", the cut side looks dry, and the sauce doesn't appear to be spread evenly over all the ribs.
Suggestions = Try to get at least six ribs from one rack rather than using two from a different rack. Spread the sauce more evenly.

Hance - MIM/MBN/GBA CBJ and cook

9/23/2011 06:19:19 am

7

I was leaning 6, but always give benefit of doubt to the cook. It's hard to tell in this photo; better light could go up or down on score... There appears to be burned or overly-dark sections. The one bottom rib looks DRY giving the whole image a dry appearance (even though I appreciate a memphis rib). While we dont factor greenery in, there's a jungle thing going on here that's a little distracting.

Dick

9/23/2011 12:41:34 pm

Score 9. These ribs have excellent color and nice sauce. I like the box layout as it allows me to actually see the meat without the table captain turning the box. I believe the two top ribs we not "turned upside down" I believe they may have been cut from a seperate rack. A cook might do this to have ribs that are more balanced and I don't think they would expect judges to score down because the ribs don't match.I was taught to judge the food on how appealling it looks and is this a meat you can say "I really want to try this meat" and to that I can say YES. I think some of the judges are being overly critical and should rethink the scores. Also judges need to remember you are judging appearence only. If the ribs are indeed dry you will score that in taste.

elkski

9/25/2011 05:48:53 am

7
KCBS.. just not feeling it. to much going on here with the placement and the stripes. cant tell if that is raised meat or sauce that got to brown, the front side just looks a touch dry.

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