ARIZONA NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW

13th Annual
Chuck Wagon Cook Off and
1st Annual Dutch Oven Cook Off

 

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| Chuck Wagon Entry Packet | | Dutch Oven Cook Off Entry Packet |

CHUCK WAGON SCHEDULE:
Thursday, December 29, 2011
8:00 a.m. - Chuck Wagon Breakfast (wagons have option to offer breakfast to public)
1:00 p.m. - Chuck Wagon and Camp Judging
5:00 p.m. - Chuck Wagon Cook Off Camp Meeting (contestants only)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Noon - Chuck Wagon Cook Off
4:00 p.m. - Chuck Wagon Awards

DUTCH OVEN SCHEDULE:
Saturday, December 31, 2011
9:30 a.m. - Cooks Meeting (contestants only)
10:00 a.m. - Contestants may begin cooking
10:00 a.m. - Huevos Rancheros & Mountain Man Quiche Demonstration
Noon - Southwest Chili Con Carne & Stuffed Bell Peper Casserole Demonstration
1:00 p.m. - Desert dishes are due & public tasting begins
2:00 p.m. - Bread Dishes are due & public tasting begins
2:00 p.m. - Triple Chocolate Cake & Mountain Dew Apple Delights Demonstration
3:00 p.m. - Main Dishes are due & public tasting begins
3:30 p.m. - Awards (as soon as results are available)

Don't miss your chance to taste some wonderful Dutch Oven Cooking and Chuck Wagon Cooking. Tasting Plates $5 for Dutch Oven and then $10 ticket for Chuck Wagon Cook Off. Tickets will go on sale December 1 for the Chuck Wagon Cook Off. Tickets go fast so don’t delay!

The Chuck Wagon Cook Off has been a part of the Arizona National Livestock Show for 13 years and this year we are excited to incorporate a Dutch Oven Cook Off into the event.  This style of cooking dates back to 1866 and the Arizona National Livestock Show is pleased to be able to share this western heritage with the generations of today.

Chuck Wagon competitors will create authentic cowboy cuisine and the Dutch Oven competitors will create amazing dishes that you never thought could be done in a Dutch Oven. Competitors will travel from all over to compete in these cook offs.

CHUCK WAGON COOK OFF Entry Packet
Chuck Wagon camps travel from all over the southwest to fire up some good cowboy grub. The "camps" consist of an authentic old style wagon and a crew that will be doin' the cookin' with wood. All entrees are homemade on an open fire. There will be $3,200 awarded in prize money for the categories of Best Trail Wagon, Best Ranch Wagon as well as the best meat, beans, potatoes bread, and cobbler. Come on over awhile and chat by our fires. Chuck Wagon meal tickets are $10 per person which includes a beverage. Make sure you get your tickets early and beat the stampede, as tickets are limited!

DUTCH OVEN COOK OFF Entry Packet
The Dutch Oven Cook Off is a different type of event than the Chuck Wagon Cook Off, consisting of 3 dishes. Each team will submit their recipe prior to the cook off for the dessert, bread, and main dish they will be preparing. They will be working with charcoal, while the Chuck Wagon teams who would like to also compete able to use hardwood coals. This style of cooking leads to the heat management of the coals which you might think is something easy to do but there is an art to this technique to make sure your dish comes out just perfect!

The cook off is being sanctioned by the International Dutch Oven Society (IDOS). The winner from this cook off will be eligible to enter into the World Championship Cook Off, which is held in March 2012 in Utah as part of the Internationals Sportsman’s Expo (ISE).

These types of contests are done across the country with several throughout the year in Arizona. Contestants from the Chuck Wagon Cook Off are also able to participate in the Dutch Oven Cook Off.

TASTING PLATES: Anyone interested will have an opportunity to purchase a tasting plate after the judging of the Dutch Oven Cook Off to sample all the scrumptious dishes. In addition to the cook

DEMONSTRATIONS: The general public will have an opportunity to walk around and watch the teams preparing their dishes for the competition as well as attending demonstrations to learn more about the cooking process which might intrigue you to start cooking in a Dutch oven at home. Mark Wilkins will be providing the following demonstrations on December 31:

Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
dedicated to supporting youth and promoting livestock and agriculture since 1948.