Students Compete for Best in Beef at Annual Alabama Beef Cook-off

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association:

aca-high-school-beef-cookoff-2016Beef was in the spotlight as young culinary enthusiasts across Alabama convened at Carver High School in Montgomery on Saturday, April 2nd for the 55th Annual Junior and Senior High School Beef Cook-off, sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program and Alabama CattleWomen’s Association (ACWA). Forty students qualified to compete in this contest by winning their county cook-off with a delicious beef dish. Students participating are involved in either Family and Consumer Science or Culinary Arts at their high schools.

Lucas Jones with ACA President Bill Lipscomb of Autauga County and ACWA President, Emily Dent from Monroe County

Lucas Jones with ACA President Bill Lipscomb of Autauga County and ACWA President, Emily Dent from Monroe County

The “Best in Beef” winner was Lucas Jones from Jemison HS in Chilton County who prepared Honey Siracha Beef Kabobs. This winner was determined by judging the first place dishes from each division.
The following students were awarded top honors in their division:

Junior South
1st: Lucas Jones, Chilton, Jemison HS, Honey Siracha Beef Kabobs
2nd: Allison Sherman, Clarke, Jackson HS, Alli’s Luscious Ribs
3rd: Grace Ellison, Baldwin, Robertsdale HS, Surprise Burgers

Junior North
1st: Brianna Stutts, Blount, Appalachian HS, Cheeseburger Eggrolls
2nd: Marshall Thomas, Etowah, West End HS, Grandma’s Goulash
3rd: Travis Atchley, Calhoun, Pleasant Valley HS, Juicy Lucy

Senior South
1st: Kayla Taylor, Elmore, Holtville HS, Roast Beef Brisket with Savory Sauce
2nd: Ruben Cortes, Coffee, Enterprise HS, Beef & Conscous Stuffed Bell Peppers
3rd: Megan Lange, Lee, Auburn HS, Rosemary & Garlic Roast Beef

Senior North
1st: Jarrett Price, Chilton, Thorsby HS, Smoked Flank Steak w/ Chipotle Butter
2nd: Krissa Farmer, Morgan, Austin HS, Stuffed Flank Steak
3rd” Remota Harris, Madison, New Century Tech HS, Taco Soup