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Cook-off seeks chili chefs
Highlands Today
Published: November 13, 2012
SEBRING - Do you have chili to die for? This is your chance to earn some bragging rights and some money as part of the Rotary Club of Highlands County's second annual "Crazy Pepper Chili Cook-Off" next month.Published: November 13, 2012
The cook-off, which is presented by Winn-Dixie and the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency, is set for Saturday, Dec. 8 in downtown Sebring.
The first-place prize is $500.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Sebring Classic Car Show.
Team entry fee is $50 and includes a 12-foot-12-foot cooking area, electricity and water.
Set-up begins at 8 a.m., followed by the cooking at 9 a.m.
Judging will start promptly at noon with tasting for the public until 3 p.m.
Judges will vote on the chili they like best based upon color, aroma, flavor, texture of the meat, blend of spices and overall consistency.
All teams will receive a $25 Winn Dixie gift card. Entry forms and official cook-off rules and regulations can be downloaded at www.rotarychili.com .
Mail completed application and entry fee check to: The Rotary Club of Highlands County P.O. Box 4264 Sebring, Florida 33871.
Contact Missy Golden, registration coordinator, at 863-253-1360 or email crazypepperchili@gmail.com for more information.