Smallgoods Competition

The Independent Local Butchers and specialist smallgoods manufacturers in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria hold annual competitions - and the winners for 2005 have been decided.

Products judged vary in each state, but include bacon, ham, salami and cooked meats.

The AMIC members' state based Smallgoods Competitions provide Independent Local Butchers and specialist smallgoods manufacturers with the opportunity to showcase their expertise. The manufacture of smallgoods is a skillful process that demands strict adherence to food standards and hygiene as well as creating a flavoursome product.

Competition Details

The Smallgoods Competition is run in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Butchers and Smallgoods makers in these states submit their entries in the annual Smallgoods Competition for tasting and judging. This event has become one of the most popular competitions of the year. Entrants' best hams, cooked corned silverside, pre-cooked sausages, bacon, salamis, cold platters and other products are put forward for judging.

Benefits of Entering

• Promotion of business - sell more and increase store traffic
• Display Prize Ribbons to attract store attention:
• Category winners receive prize ribbons
• The first prize winner in each category receives a plaque
• Place getters are also awarded ribbons
• Benefit from publicity generated by the event
• A marketing kit is available to assist winners and place-getters in self-promotion
• Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Night Dinner.

Categories

There a six categories to enter:

1. Leg Ham on Bone
2. Boneless Leg Ham (Full Muscle)
3. Cooked Corned Silverside
4. Bacon Rashers (Full Middle)
5. Pre-cooked Scalded Sausage in Casing eg. Franks, Kranski, Knackwurst
6. Cold Meat Platter Presentation - a small amount of garnishing allowed.

NB: Categories 1-4 - one entry per category unless there is significant difference between entries, such as Leg Ham, Honey Smoked Leg Ham. Similar products will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria

Ham, Bacon & Cooked Meat will be judged on appearance, colour, texture, aroma and taste.

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