The unmistakable scent of fermented cabbage was only overshadowed by the smell of success in the Iowa’s Best Sauerkraut competition judged Sunday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Entries were judged on flavor, texture, creativity and appearance.
Complete results below:
Best Homemade Sauerkraut
1) Linda Heiken, Adel
2) Don Francois, Des Moines
3) Jerry Volk, Cascade
Best Sauerkraut Recipe
1) Blair Redenius, Algona
2) Joyce Larson, New Market
3) Joyce Krause, Johnston
Most Creative Sauerkraut Recipe
1) Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda
2) Joyce Krause, Johnston
3) Blair Redenius, Algona
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Food Department judging is held in theElwellFamilyFoodCentersponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. 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.
