2011 Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Overview....

A great time was had by all last year... so this fall we’re going to do it again!

We are once more seeking volunteer helpers, sponsors... and cooks who want to put their grilling skills to the test in the 3rd Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Competition. 

Categories are Ribs and Best Dish. Best dish can be anything at all from grilled bacon wrapped stuffed hot dogs... to grilled pineapple cakes... to soft tacos with red snapper and tomatillo-avocado salsa. Best dish is all about your best dish on the grill.

This tasty experience is for ALL teams, regardless of experience.

As was the case in 2009 and 2010, this community event is a great launch pad for “local” and “new teams” to cook in a fantastic learning environment for honing experience and skills. It’s also a great place for “seasoned” teams to try out new recipes and techniques.

The event location has changed. This year it will be held in the Glenwood Ave. parking lot - Downtown Glen Ellyn [MAP]

Entries in each category must be able to accommodate four judges. Prizes will be determined by the number of competitors; there is a small entry fee.

Teams should bring uncooked and unseasoned pork ribs (spares or baby backs), and/or uncooked and unseasoned ingredients for Best Dish. All dishes must be cooked on site. Contestants must provide their own equipment; charcoal and gas grills/smokers are welcome, electric grills/smokers and open pits are not.

A 9x9 Styrofoam “Clamshell” will be provided for each dish. Garnish for Ribs is optional, but if used is limited Green Leaf Lettuce and or Green Parsley only.

Teams may arrive as early as 8:00 AM and begin cooking once their coolers have been inspected.

Judging for best dish will be at 2:30pm and judging for best pork ribs will be at 4:30pm. 

Turn-in-Times: (There will be a 5 minute window on either side of turn in times)Interested in participating? Great! Here are the Rules and an Application.

** Please make checks payable to Bridge Communities, Inc. and send to my attention at: 744 Willis St. Glen Ellyn, Il.**

Be sure to check this summer for any changes or updates. And mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, 2011!

— Pig Daddy BBQ@Glen-Ellyn.com (630-890-0465)