Grundy Center Cook Smokes Competition in State Fair Brisket Contest
August 20, 2011
Phil Dicks of Grundy Center won first place in the Famous Dave’s Blue Ribbon Brisket competition judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Matthew Phoenix of Ankeny earned second place, and Bryce Wehrle of Lynnville claimed third place.
Each brisket entered in this contest must have been smoked and not baked. They also must have been smoked the day of the contest. Entries were judged on smoke flavor, appearance, moisture and texture.
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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