DCD’s Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off

DCD’s Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off

RULES:
This is a Dutch Oven cooking contest. All entries must be cooked in a Dutch Oven.

• Any den, unit, patrol, crew, team or post can enter (so yes, units can have multiple “teams” participating)
• Please register your team by contacting: Megan McPhail / memcphail@yahoo.com 972-841-6212 call or text
• You may enter in just one or two or all three categories (Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert)
• Everything must be assembled and heated onsite
• YES! You may chop, slice, dice and brown meats prior to the event – however the SCOUTS must be the ones chopping, slicing, dicing and browning meats – Scouts Honor
• You may start as early as 5:30 but each entry must be ready for judging at the following times:
  • Appetizer Time: 6:45 pm
  • Entrée Time: 7:00 pm
  • Dessert Time: 7:30 pm

Judges will consider the following:

• TASTE 🙂 duhhh
• Cleanliness of kitchen area and following of food handling safety rules (found in the Cooking Merit Badge Book)
  • Note – if you are seen not following food safety rules, you will be disqualified – nooffense, we all have to work on Friday…
• Presentation – does it look yummy – and yes, yummy is a technical term
•  much fun you had doing it! Bring your cheerful unit spirit with you!

What you will need to bring with you:

• Table(s)
• Pop up (if desired)
• Lantern (we will have light but please be prepared)
• Dixie cups or small plates for judges and samples (anticipate for 50 samples)
• Spoons for sampling
• Dutch ovens, pots/pans, utensils (Basically everything you need to cook)
• Cleaning supplies
• ** Charcoal to contribute. We will provide the first round of charcoal.

There will be hot coals by 6pm.
Be Prepared!

Adult Participants??!!?!?:
Why YES! While the big prizes will be reserved for the youth, there will be a little recognition for the best Adult Dutch Oven Dishes.