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Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, April 26th, 2010
This latest cold snap notwithstanding, it’s time to switch to outdoor cooking mode.
And whether you prefer the even cooking of gas or the inherent smokiness of fruit-bearing woods, you’d better start working on your best barbecuing techniques/recipes.
Because there may be gold (read: cash and prizes) in them thar grills.
* The beef lobby is calling out all amateur chefs for their “So You Think You Can Grill” challenge, taking place at the annual Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor (6/12 – 6/13). Entries are due by May 21–think: original recipe, based around beef or veal and good for 4-6 servings–and 4 semi-finalists will be selected to battle it out live at the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” tent.
The spoils: free passes to the National Harbor fest and the title of “D.C.’s Best Amateur Grill Master.” Enter here.
* Beringer Vineyards is getting in on the grilling action with their inaugural “Great Steak Challenge“–a nationwide hunt for those with a predilection for red meat and robust wines. The selection process will start with online submissions (local entries are due by June 15; each submission must feature steak and a Beringer wine pairing) which will lead to 10 regional cook-offs–the D.C. grill fest is set for August 5 at a TBD location–followed by the finals in Napa Valley.
The spoils: grand prize winner takes home $15,000. Runner-up pockets $7,500. Second runner-up scores $2,500. Enter here.
* Steven Raichlen and Sur La Table have cooked up a more free-form barbecue recipe trial, inviting would-be grillmeisters to share their favorite: grilled appetizer, grilled meat, grilled vegetable and/or grilled dessert. Entries are due by May 15 (again, original recipes are the focus).
The spoils: grand prize winner gets a $1,000 Sur La Table gift card plus free admission to the June 2011 session of Raichlen’s self-styled BBQ University and $500 in airfare to help get you there. The winners from each grilling category will receive $500 Sur La Table gift cards, while category runners-up will walk with $250 Sur La Table gift cards. Enter here.
Need some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing?
Grill enthusiast Doug DuCap serves up over two dozen burger recipes to kick grilling season into high gear.
Summer at its most delicious.
–Warren
