YIH Cholent Cook-Off

Preparation:

All preparation takes place in the YIH kitchen.

Contestants choose from two prep time slots listed above.

Contestants purchase their own ingredients. Ingredients must be new and sealed for kashrut verification. Fresh vegetables and dry beans do not need to be sealed.

Common seasonings will be available for contestants' use, i.e. garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, onion powder, minced onion, etc. Inquire for availability of seasonings not listed here.

Utensils will be available for contestants' use. It is the contestant's responsibility to wash all utensils after using.

Cooking:

Contestants will have two options for cooking their cholents:

Large 22-quart crock pots: YIH has 8 of these. They will be reserved by contestants on a first come, first serve basis.

Your own crock pot. Must be brand new.

Serving:

Cholents will be served from individual tables at the Kiddush on February 3, 2024.

You may decorate the table as you wish, and include signage with the name of your cholent (naming your cholent is optional, but highly recommended).

You are encouraged to stand at your table, and to serve and interact with the tasters throughout the Kiddush.

This will also enable you to "dress the part" if your cholent is from a particular ethnic origin that would lend itself to a costume or theme. Keep this in mind when you choose decor for your table!

Tables will be numbered for voting purposes. If a name is chosen for your cholent, the name will also be included in the voting area.

Judging:

Judging will be made by voting at the Kiddush.

Each person attending Kiddush will be able to vote (children included).

Voting will close 30 minutes after the Kiddush opens.

All votes will be counted by the judges after voting closes.