racer_81 said:
Huh. I assumed that to judge a piece chicken (or other meat) you'd have to have more than one bite.
i tend to agree... The first bite may WOW ya... but it takes at least 2 to judge... Personally, my first bite gives me the first impression, and the second i use to decipher that impression.... is texture good??? , tenderness there?? Are the flavors balanced? What is the chef trying to do, and did he succeed? At least 2 bites, unless it is a total flop on the first bite.. inedible, or bombed in texture/tenderness..... but if i get past the first, i will always take a second of every sample
before scoring...
(Sidebar: I found that when focused on judging, I talk to myself.. ask questions.. and judge according to what I was taught.. Even though i may like it, or dislike it, i will try to say, is it "unbalanced".. or is something overwhelming, or even though its tender, is it cooked right to "proper" texture(not mushy)... I may like or dislike the sample personally, but i try to judge based on criteria..)
and then.. i go back and eat the rest of the REALLY GOOD ONES!..
regardless of the scores.. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :mrgreen:
but.. remember.. eat all of everything, and you may be eating 2-3 lbs of meat... I dont eat everything, and by the time the brisket comes at final turnin .. i am burping soot and fartin smoke rings.. not that thats a bad thing, but ya gotta pace yourself...