Meadowlands Chili Cook
Off on Saturday, January 26 with $1,000 Grand Prize
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (January 15, 2019) – The battle is on
Saturday, January 26 in Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment’s 4th
annual Homestyle Chili Cook Off! As of January 15th, 23 contestants
are registered to compete for the $1,000 grand prize plus a spot in the
International Chili Society’s World Championship cook off in Reno, Nevada.
There is also a $500 prize for
second place and $250 cash prize for the third place chili. Homestyle chili is defined by the International Chili Society as any kind of meat/combination of meats and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, chili powders, various spices and other ingredients. Beans are required. Contestants must cook their chili on site between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with judging promptly after.
Chili cooks can still register for the January 26th Cook Off at http://chilicookoff.com/register
The 2017 Meadowlands winner, Joseph Callahan, went on to win the 2017 International Chili Society’s World Championship for his Homestyle chili and took home the $4,000 prize.
“This has become a must attend event to kick off the year,” said Meadowlands General Manager and COO Jason M. Settlemoir. “We are excited to see how our Homestyle Chili Cook Off has grown and are really looking forward to tasting some delicious chili!”
Racetrack guests are also welcome to sample the chili and vote for their favorite. The fan favorite cook will walk away with the $250 prize. Fan favorite voting begins 7:30pm, voting ballots are available at the Players Club Desk and in the live racing program.
In addition to the chili competition, a separate side contest for homemade salsa will also be conducted offering the winner a $500 first prize.
As an added bonus, fans can enjoy live harness racing with first race post time at 7:15 pm.
For complete chili event details visit http://playmeadowlands.com/event_detail.aspx?id=13416
