2023 Competitive Entries Catalog

Food Preservation Department P Superintendent Deneen Skyles, Tobaccoville, NC Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 24 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm Judging: Monday, September 25

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF NOT PROPERLY LABELED!!! Department P - Section 101 - Preserves Container: Standard brand pint, quart, or 1/2 pint. Appearance: Clear, and in some fruit, transparent, but not too dark; fruit should have original shape as nearly as possible; Texture - tender but firm and plump; Consistency - heavy, but not enough to crystallize; about one-third as much syrup as fruit. Should contain whole pieces or fruit pieces. Flavor: Natural fruit flavor should be preserved. Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6 4. All products must be processed according to recognized safe methods found in the current edition of the USDA Complete Guide to Canning or the Ball Blue Book. 5. REMOVE STRING FROM ENTRY TAG, REPLACE WITH A #16 RUBBER BAND AND ATTACH TO NECK OF JAR. 6. Judges may open jars for tasting. 7. Entries from same family MUST be different recipes. 8. All items must be picked up on Monday, October 9. Please remember to bring claim check. Please Note: Use Black Felt-Tip Pen To Mark Year “2023” On Jar Lid. Entries Not Marked May Be Disqualified. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - SAMPLE LABEL: Contents: Processing Method: Processing Time: Green Beans Pressure Canner 25 Minutes 1. Exhibits will be ruled out when not in standard canning jars of specified size (pint, quart, or 1/2 pint) with clean standard two-piece lid and ring. 2. All jars must be clear. No Colored glass jars. 3. Jars should be LABELED near the bottom of the front giving NAME OF PRODUCT, METHOD AND TIME OF PROCESSING. DO NOT INCLUDE NAME OF EXHIBITOR.

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Blackberry

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Pear

Cherry

Strawberry (cultivated)

Fig

Watermelon

Peach

Judge’s Choice - Preserves - $10 & Rosette Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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