PICKLE MAKING COMPETITION

Think you’ve got the perfect pickle recipe? Put your pickle making skills to the test in the official DC Pickle Bash Pickle Making Competition! Registration is free.

Categories: (1) Cucumber Pickles (2) Non-Cucumber Pickles

Competition Rules:

Two Jars Per Entry: Please submit 1 jar for each category entered.
Labeling Requirements: Each jar must be clearly labeled with its unique ID and a full list of ingredients. Do NOT include any personal information on the jars. You will be assigned a a unique ID number upon registration to keep the entries anonymous during judging.
Recipe Required: Complete recipes MUST accompany all entries to ensure proper canning techniques have been used. For canned recipes (i.e., not refrigerator pickles), processing method and time must be included in the recipe submitted with your entry.
Can Requirements: All entries must be exhibited in clear, glass, standard home-canning jars in half-pint (8 oz.), pint (16 oz.), or quart (32 oz.) size. Your jar must be a self-sealing jar with a two-piece metal canning lids (i.e., flat lid and band).
Shelf-Stable OR Refrigerator Pickles: All entries must either be shelf-stable OR refrigerator pickles, but refrigerator pickles must have been made within the last 3 weeks. Entries must not be fermented.

Judging Criteria:

Judging will be blind. Entries will be rated on the following (maximum of 50 points total)—

Appearance (1-10 points)
Aroma (1-10 points)pic
Flavor (1-10 points)
Texture (1-10 points)
Originality or Creativity (1-10 points)

Entries Will Be Automatically Disqualified If:

the label does not include a full list of ingredients
a complete recipe, which includes the canning process used, is not included with the submission
the wrong type of jar or closure is used
if the jar, lid, or inside of the jar shows any signs of mold, rust, or fermentation

Entry Form

The deadline to submit is October 3. More details about entry drop-off will be provided closer to the date.