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4-H Youth: Poultry

4-H Poultry Barbecue Contest Guide

Introduction

The 4-H Poultry Barbecue Contest is designed to develop skills in the preparation and use of chicken. Safe preparation practices and good food hygiene are primary goals.

Rules and Specific Information

  1. Contestants will compete in one of two contests at the state level, depending on whether they satisfy age requirements as juniors or seniors.
  2. Each county may enter four (4) contestants, junior and/or seniors.
  3. Each contestant will furnish his/her own charcoal grill, barbecue sauce, and other necessary equipment. Electric or gas heated grills may not be used in this contest. Charcoal, lighter, and chicken halves will be provided.
  4. All contestants will assemble at the contest site 30 minutes before starting time.
  5. Each contestant will prepare two (2) chicken halves. One chicken half is submitted to the judges for tasting. No garnishes or side foods will be permitted.
  6. A contestant may not marinate or inject any fluid into the chicken.
  7. The contestant may not bring previously seasoned or similarly pretreated chicken halves. The only chicken halves allowed in the contest are those provided by the contest sponsor.
  8. A 2 1/2 hour time limit will be strictly enforced for preparing the chicken. The contestant will turn in the finished product at the end of the stated cooking time or penalties will be enforced.
  9. Chicken halves may not be placed in baskets to aid in turning.
  10. Contestants must work alone unless an emergency arises and officials agree to a change in procedure.

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