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A '''cook-off''' is a [[cooking]] [[competition]] where the contestants each prepare dishes for judging either by a select group of judges or by the general public. Cook-offs are very popular among competitors (such as restaurants) with very similar dishes, such as [[chili con carne|chili]], and serves as a way to decide which recipe is the best for that particular dish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/entertaining/host-a-chili-cook-off|title=Host a Chili Cook-Off|website=BettyCrocker.com}}</ref> |
A '''cook-off''' is a [[cooking]] [[competition]] where the contestants each prepare dishes for judging either by a select group of judges or by the general public. Cook-offs are very popular among competitors (such as restaurants) with very similar dishes, such as [[chili con carne|chili]], and serves as a way to decide which recipe is the best for that particular dish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/entertaining/host-a-chili-cook-off|title=Host a Chili Cook-Off|website=BettyCrocker.com}}</ref> |
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A '''chili cook-off''' is a social event, similar to a [[barbecue]], in which competitors prepare their own particular recipe for [[chili con carne]] and submit it for taste testing. A cook-off may be an informal gathering with the simple goal of sharing recipes and enjoying food, or it may be a large-scale event with an official panel of judges and substantial prizes for winners. |
A '''chili cook-off''' is a social event, similar to a [[barbecue]], in which competitors prepare their own particular recipe for [[chili con carne]] and submit it for taste testing. A cook-off may be an informal gathering with the simple goal of sharing recipes and enjoying food, or it may be a large-scale event with an official panel of judges and substantial prizes for winners. |
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The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctions over 550 cook-offs annually that raise over $1,000,000 for charity. Corporate CASI, which |
The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctions over 550 cook-offs annually that raise over $1,000,000 for charity. Corporate CASI, which sanctions cook-offs, tabulates cookoff results, and puts on the annual Terlingua International Chili Championship, has an annual income of approximately $250,000. Out of this annual income around $60,000 goes to charity. The CASI is a [[501(c)(3)]] corporation. |
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The International Chili Society (ICS) organizes chili cook-offs as [[fundraiser]]s. Its annual cook-offs are on a grand scale, with regional qualifying events that attract tens of thousands of participants and a "World Championship" cook-off held in October. The ICS has raised millions of dollars for charity<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chilicookoff.com/History/History_Home.asp |title= |
The International Chili Society (ICS) organizes chili cook-offs as [[fundraiser]]s. Its annual cook-offs are on a grand scale, with regional qualifying events that attract tens of thousands of participants and a "World Championship" cook-off held in October. The ICS has raised millions of dollars for charity<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chilicookoff.com/History/History_Home.asp |title=International Chili Society |access-date=2008-08-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820072811/http://chilicookoff.com/History/History_Home.asp |archive-date=2008-08-20 }}</ref> while still awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars to winners. |
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As early as 1970, many communities have hosted non-ICS cook-offs, leading to a competing "World Championship" cook-off in [[Terlingua, Texas|Terlingua]], [[Texas]]. |
As early as 1970, many communities have hosted non-ICS cook-offs, leading to a competing "World Championship" cook-off in [[Terlingua, Texas|Terlingua]], [[Texas]]. |
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The UK Chilli Cook-off Association organises chilli cook-offs as throughout the UK as fundraisers, culminating in the UK grand final at the Upton Cheyney Chili Festival near Bath, UK – Winners qualify for the [[World Food Championships]] Chili Cookoff |
The UK Chilli Cook-off Association organises chilli cook-offs as throughout the UK as fundraisers, culminating in the UK grand final at the Upton Cheyney Chili Festival near Bath, UK – Winners qualify for the [[World Food Championships]] Chili Cookoff |
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Many chili cook-offs were either |
Many chili cook-offs were either canceledormoved to virtual events because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], from 2020 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bellevillechamber.org/2020/09/28/remote-belleville-chili-cook-off-announced-for-october-9-11/|title=Belleville Chamber of Commerce|website=The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegreenlaker.com/2020/06/05/chili-cook-off-canned-by-covid-19-freeland-explores-taking-festival-virtual/|title=Chili cook-off canned by COVID-19; Freeland explores taking festival virtual – The Green Laker}}</ref> |
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=== Notable chili cook-offs === |
=== Notable chili cook-offs === |
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* ''[[Chilympiad]]'' in [[San Marcos, Texas]] (1970–2002) |
* ''[[Chilympiad]]'' in [[San Marcos, Texas]] (1970–2002) |
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* [[Lone Star Chili Cook-off]] in [[New York City]] |
* [[Lone Star Chili Cook-off]] in [[New York City]] |
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* [[2024 Chili Cookoff Team Generations - Undefeated Champs]] in [[Troy]]{{clarify|date=May 2024|reason=possibly Troy, New York, though one source suggests Ithaca, NY}} |
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== Ribfest == |
== Ribfest == |
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=== Notable ribfests === |
=== Notable ribfests === |
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* [[Canada's Largest Ribfest]] – [[Burlington, |
* [[Canada's Largest Ribfest]] – [[Burlington, Ontario]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canadaslargestribfest.com/|title=Canada's Largest Ribfest – | Great Music | Great Food | Great Fun|website=canadaslargestribfest.com}}</ref> |
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* [[Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off]] – [[Sparks, Nevada|Sparks]], [[Nevada]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nuggetribcookoff.com/|title=Nugget Rib Cook Off}}</ref> |
* [[Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off]] – [[Sparks, Nevada|Sparks]], [[Nevada]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nuggetribcookoff.com/|title=Nugget Rib Cook Off}}</ref> |
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* [[London Ribfest]] – [[London, |
* [[London Ribfest]] – [[London, Ontario]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canadasbiggestparty.com/|title=Family Shows Canada|website=canadasbiggestparty.com}}</ref> |
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* [[Toronto Ribfest]] – [[Etobicoke |
* [[Toronto Ribfest]] – [[Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario]], Canada<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://torontoribfest.com/2021-ribfest-drive-thru/|title=2021 Ribfest Drive-Thru}}</ref> |
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* Canada's largest Halal Barbeque and Fast Food Truck Festival, [[Toronto, Ontario]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=HalalRibfest |url=https://www.halalribfest.com/ |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=www.halalribfest.com}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* ''[[The Great British Bake Off]]'', a British |
* ''[[The Great British Bake Off]]'', a British television cooking competition series |
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*[[First Lady Bake-Off]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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Acook-off is a cooking competition where the contestants each prepare dishes for judging either by a select group of judges or by the general public. Cook-offs are very popular among competitors (such as restaurants) with very similar dishes, such as chili, and serves as a way to decide which recipe is the best for that particular dish.[1]
Achili cook-off is a social event, similar to a barbecue, in which competitors prepare their own particular recipe for chili con carne and submit it for taste testing. A cook-off may be an informal gathering with the simple goal of sharing recipes and enjoying food, or it may be a large-scale event with an official panel of judges and substantial prizes for winners.
The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctions over 550 cook-offs annually that raise over $1,000,000 for charity. Corporate CASI, which sanctions cook-offs, tabulates cookoff results, and puts on the annual Terlingua International Chili Championship, has an annual income of approximately $250,000. Out of this annual income around $60,000 goes to charity. The CASI is a 501(c)(3) corporation.
The International Chili Society (ICS) organizes chili cook-offs as fundraisers. Its annual cook-offs are on a grand scale, with regional qualifying events that attract tens of thousands of participants and a "World Championship" cook-off held in October. The ICS has raised millions of dollars for charity[2] while still awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars to winners.
As early as 1970, many communities have hosted non-ICS cook-offs, leading to a competing "World Championship" cook-off in Terlingua, Texas.
The UK Chilli Cook-off Association organises chilli cook-offs as throughout the UK as fundraisers, culminating in the UK grand final at the Upton Cheyney Chili Festival near Bath, UK – Winners qualify for the World Food Championships Chili Cookoff
Many chili cook-offs were either canceled or moved to virtual events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, from 2020 to 2021.[3][4]
A ribfest is a cook-off typically for pork ribs.
