On to the presentation . In presenting the ribs entry for judging, each contestant is furnished with a container with a number on it. The number relates to the team for scoring purposes. It also hides the name of the entrant from the judges. Scoring is on presentation, tenderness and taste.
All containers are the same size and shape.
The presentation allows for using green lettuce only. No tomatoes or any other type of garnish is allowed. The ribs may be prepared in the arrangement of your choice. And when it's all said and done . . . . .