Cabela's Utah State Dutch Oven Championships


Well Dallin and I were in a Cook-off this past weekend At Cabela's in Lehi. There were six teams entered. We got there about 7:30Am to set-up and get things ready. You can't start anything until the starting time. (Which was 9:00) We had what they call a cook's meeting at 8:30 and go over all of the time frames etc. any rules that need talked about and that kind of thing. They gave us a few items just for coming.
It was a three pot cook off IE: Main course, Bread (Yeast), and a Dessert. We cooked a Cherry Glazed Pork Tenderloin for our main course, Italian Stuffed Rolls for our bread, and what we call ohh lala Cinnamon Chocolate Cake. They have time frames for everything that is one of the unique things or differences in cooking in a competition. Dessert was due at 12:00, Bread was due at 1:00, and the Main course at 2:00. The awards were at 3:00pm The Cabela's Cook-off is kind of fun because they give gift cards for the prizes.
Well we had FUN! But we didn't take 1st, 2nd, or 3rd so I guess we have to try a little harder, or maybe cook a little smarter. :) It is fun being in competition but I think you have to be having FUN to do it, or you might go nuts.
Well the good news is that we did win something! We won the Best Bread catagory by the Cabela's employees. After the judges tasted the dishes we took them back to the employee cafeteria area and they got to taste each one and vote for the one they liked the best. Yeehah! I thought everything turned out real well, but I'm sure that is how everyone else that was cooking felt!
Our bread dish was the Italian stuffed rolls. They were an herbed roll stuffed with Salami and Kaseri Cheese. They were good! Here is the link to some pics if you want to see us in action! lol

Comments

Jaclyn said…
hey there bish. it's good to here from you. how's the fam doing? do you know when the ward trunk or treat is. i wouldn't mind coming if we can and seeing everyone. talk to you later
October 1, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Ted said…
I think it is October 25th! It would be fun to see everyone. I do hear that others will be coming also.
October 2, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Ranes said…
The web album contain the pics for this event isn't "public". You can see them via the link in your blog, but it's not an option when looking at all your other public albums.

Then again, maybe you knew that and didn't want those pictures public. =0)
November 10, 2008 at 11:47 AM
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