Savor the Flavor at the Ultimate Homemade Salsa Showdown!

Calling all spice aficionados and culinary creatives: join us for a mouthwatering journey through the world of homemade salsa. Prepare your palate and bring your A-game — may the best salsa reign supreme!

COMPETITION RULES

• The competition is restricted to noncommercial salsa. Salsas produced on the premises of commercial kitchens or restaurants, or for resale or commercial intent, are not eligible.
• All contestants must check-in with their salsa entries to the Salsa Contest judging tent at Tailgating on Sat., Oct. 28 between 9:00 – 10:30 am.
• In the interest of food safety, we request that you please follow these guidelines:
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during, and after preparing your entry.
• After preparing each food item, wash your utensils, cutting boards, and countertops with hot, soapy water.
• Rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables under running water.
• If cooking your entry, after the cooking process has been completed, please cool immediately to under 40 degrees F.
• Each participant may enter up to three (3) entries for the Best Salsa Roja (Red) into the contest for judging.
•  All entries must include the recipe on a 3x5 card.
• Bring one pint (16 oz/2 cups) of entry in a sealable container (glass, plastic, etc.).
• Judging will be done by a panel using the following criteria:
• Appearance
• Consistency
• Flavor
• Aroma
• Color
• All entries will be disposed of after judging is completed.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI., OCT. 27, 2023

** Please note: One submission must be completed for each entry.**

Winners will be announced during Tailgating at Homecoming 2023 on

Sat., Oct. 28 at approximately 12:20 pm.