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J.R. Knudson of Granite Bay, Calif., whose flavorful red chili won the praise (and taste buds) of judges this weekend, received the award for the “World’s Best Chili” at the 40th annual World’s Championship Chili Cookoff™ sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS) and presented by ConAgra Foods. Held Oct. 6-8, the event drew more than 400 award-winning chefs to Omaha to compete for the title of “World’s Best Chili” in three categories: Red, Green (“Verde”) and Salsa. For most dedicated “chiliheads,” the purest form of chili is traditional red, also known as “Texas red.” Competition cooks spent countless hours adjusting and agonizing over seasonings and ingredients in their quest for the winning formula – that perfect blend of meat, spices and sauce that would grab the judges’ attention and not let go. Most red chili recipes included finely chopped meat, diced vegetables, tomato sauce or paste, garlic, chili powder and other spices. Official ICS rules prohibit the use of beans and other fillers. Cookoff winners earned more than bragging rights – first-prize awards included $30,000 to J.R. Knudson, of Granite Bay, Calif., for winning the red chili cookoff with his recipe, “J.R.’s Rough and Ready Chili.” ConAgra Foods contributed $5,000 of the award because Knudson’s winning recipe included Hunt’s® tomato sauce and Gebhardt® chili powder, both quality products made by ConAgra Foods. To Check out the Recipe and Read More, Click Here...
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