KCBS Judging class -- what to expect

[brownkw]

I was able to get registered for a KCBS Judging class that was fairly close-by to where I live. What kind of things should I expect from the class? Is it something that I'll be taking a lot of notes on? Are classes fairly standard, or do they from class to class?

[Griff]

I think they pass out the same written material at every class. I took a few notes but put it on the booklet they passed out. They also give you food to judge in every meat category, but I expect there is a lot of variation in that from class to class. It should be a fun time.

[Bob In Fla.]

When I took the class, 1-1/2 hours of the 3 hour course was spent on identifying illegal garnishes. As a judge, you cannot disqualify a sample for an illegal garnish. Only a contest rep can disqualify.

No, I doubt that you will need to take many notes. Take the class, and have fun.

BOB
Griff, they have all 4 categories of contest meat in Alaska? Are you sure that wasn't penguin, walrus ribs, walrus butt and caribu brisket?

[Griff]

Bob, you left out the grizz class.

[Rag]

I don't want to be judgmental.

[Bob In Fla.]

Originally Posted by Griff

Bob, you left out the grizz class.

BOB

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

The wife and I help out at the class every year. We are lucky to have Linda and Jerry Mulane as reps. The folk that did it a few years back, were worthless. You can learn somethings, but if you have a crappy teacher "who thinks he knows it all" don't spend a nickel !

Pigs

[brownkw]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm hoping that it'll be worth my money. Guess I'll find out next weekend.

[Tri Tip]

I didn't learn anything I didn't already know from internet research. The cool thing is I got a KCBS membership out of it. Also I can judge to help improve my scores. I'd say it's worth the $100 bucks. Don’t expect good food examples. You’ll be learning techniques and rules. The food we practice judged was horrible.

[Pigs On The Wing BBQ]

That's the point. To show you what is dog doo, and good BBQ. Most folk around me don't BBQ and have NO CLUE! Any Jane or Joe can be a KCBS Judge. They think a gas grill is a BBQ. Sad indeed.

Pigs