Brisket Cook-Off CONTESTANT

Brisket Cook Off Details

• The deadline for contest entry is Saturday, May 23rd.
• Free Event & Free contest entry, brisket meal or beef hot dogs, all the trimmings, dessert and drinks.
• Contestants must pre-register

Event Location: LIFE Church 26189 Westheimer Pkwy, 77494
Event Date & Time: Sunday, May 24th Immediately after service
Check-in Time: 9am-10am
Serving Time Begins: Immediately after service

Brisket Cook-Off Rules & Regulations

• Each contestant will cut a piece for the judges. 
• Any cooking method is acceptable (smoking, roasting, slow-cooking, etc.).
• Briskets must be fully cooked prior to arrival.
• Briskets must be prepared and cooked off-site in accordance with local health codes.
• Each contestant must provide a minimum of 12 or 14 pounds of cooked brisket.
• Cooked brisket must be kept at safe serving temperatures (140°F or higher).
• Contestants must provide their own warming/serving equipment (cooler, chafing dishes etc.).
• Contestants must bring their own knife, cutting board any special tool they would like to use for their brisket. 
• All contestants must check in at the registration table by 9am.
• Each contestant will be assigning a number at the check in. 
• Bring your own serving utensils, gloves, and cutting board.
• Contestants must clean their area after the event.
• Trash and leftover food must be disposed of properly.

Brisket will be judged on the following:

• Taste/Flavor – 40%
• Tenderness/Texture – 30%
• Appearance/Presentation – 20%

Judging & Voting Process

• This year’s Brisket Cook-Off winners will be determined entirely by 5 judges.
• Each judge will receive access to a paper voting ballet for voting.

Categories 

• 1st Place: 
• 2nd Place: 
• 3rd Place: 

Results

• Votes will be announced at 1:50pm.
• In the event of a tie, a designated judge will cast the final deciding vote.