Salsa Challenge Contestant Rules

Salsa ingredients may be pre-chopped and contents individually bagged for the event. This includes any roasting of chiles, etc. All ingredients must be mixed together on site, at the event. Canned ingredients are acceptable including tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, onions, garlic, salt, lime and various spices. Each contestant must prepare a minimum of 8 gallons of salsa with one pint set aside for judging (a container will be provided). There will be a mandatory chefs meeting at 9 a.m. the day of the event. Public tasting will begin at 11 a.m. A panel of celebrity judges will judge your salsa based on aroma, consistency, appropriate heat level, color, taste and after taste. Pre-made or pre-mixed salsa will be disqualified from the competition.

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