Division L-2 Preserved Foods

RULES:
1. Exhibitors are limited to two entries in each list number.
2. All entries must have been canned since the 2023 Muscatine County Fair.
3. All entries must be sealed and in standard, clear-glass containers of any regulation size and shape. No mayonnaise, pickle, etc. jars allowed. No paraffin seals allowed.
4. Exhibitors must use two-piece lids must exhibit jar with ring in place. Judge will remove the ring to see that jar is properly sealed.
5. Each jar MUST be plainly labeled with name of product.
6. If there are 10 or more entries in any list category, that category will be divided into two groups of equal number, with those entries received first put into the first group.
7. Jams, jellies, preserves, and butters will be opened for judging. Class 6 may be opened at judge’s discretion.
8. Single item entries that are canned with other produce must be entered in “mixed” or “other than named” category. Ex: stewed tomatoes which include peppers and onions should be entered in “Vegetable Other than named.”
9.An article MUST be meritorious to draw a premium and shall be entitled to first premium ONLY IF MERITORIOUS. First & second premium may be awarded to one person, but the Fair WILL NOT pay second premium where there is no competition.

Premiums for classes 1, 2, 3 & 4:
1st-$3.00 2nd-$2.00

CLASS 1- JELLIES
List No.
1. Blackberry
2. Black Raspberry
3. Red Raspberry
4. Plum
5. Grape
6. Apple
7. Other than named (specify)

CLASS 2- PRESERVES
Made by cooking good-size pieces of fruit in thick syrup. Should not be cooked to a pulp.
List No.
8. Any fruit (specify)

CLASS 3- BUTTERS
(Made by cooking, putting through sieve, adding sugar & cooking until thick.)
List No.
9. Apple butter
10. Other than named

CLASS 4- JAMS
(Made of pulp and juice of a fruit combined with sugar and cooked until thick.) If an added ingredient changes the natural flavor or color, this must be stated on entry blank.
List No.
11. Peach
12. Blackberry
13. Black Raspberry
14. Red Raspberry
15. Strawberry
16. Other jam (specify)
BEST OF CLASS (1 OR 2)………..ROSETTE
BEST OF CLASS (3 OR 4)………..ROSETTE

Premiums for Classes 5, 6, 7 & 8
1st – $1.75 2nd – $1.25

CLASS 5- CANNED FRUITS
List No.
17. Peaches
18. Raspberries, Red or Black
19. Cherries, red (pitted)
20. Pears
21. Grapes
22. Fruit juice
23. Blackberries
24. Apricots
25. Plums or Italian prune
26. Apples
27. Applesauce
28. Rhubarb and rhubarb sauce
29. Other than named (specify)
BEST CANNED FRUIT…………….ROSETTE

CLASS 6- PICKLES AND RELISHES
List No.
30. Cucumber pickles (sweet-whole or split)
31. Cucumber pickles (sweet-sliced or chunked – includes lime pickles)
32. Bread and Butter pickles
33. Sliced or chunked dill pickles
34. Spiced pickle or fruit
35. Beet pickles
36. Dill pickles (whole or spears)
37. Mixed pickles (any vegetable)
38. Other pickle than named (specify)
39. Catsup
40. Relish (any kind)
41. Sauces (chili, tomato, taco, etc.)
42. Salsa
43. Other
BEST PICKLES …[Class 30-38]….ROSETTE
BEST RELISH OR SAUCE …[Class 39-42]
………ROSETTE

CLASS 7- CANNED VEGETABLES
List No.
44. Corn (white or yellow)
45. String beans (green or yellow)
46. Peas
47. Beets (whole or cut)
48. Tomatoes
49. Carrots
50. Old-fashioned sauerkraut
51. Sweet Potatoes
52. Mixed vegetable
53. Tomato juice
54. Other vegetable juice
55. Vegetable, other than named (specify)
BEST CANNED VEGETABLE…………ROSETTE

CLASS 8- CANNED MEATS
List No.
56. Beef
57. Pork
58. Chicken
59. Other than named (mincemeat, pickled meat, fish, broth, etc.)
60. Any soup or stew
BEST CANNED MEAT……………..ROSETTE

CLASS 9- SPECIAL DISPLAYS
Premiums: 1st- $4.00 2nd-$3.00
List No.
61. Balanced dinner display to consist of variety of five (5) jars and lids (with or without meat) to serve as basis of a balanced dinner. The complete menu, which may include fresh or frozen foods to supplement those on display, must be neatly printed in BLACK on white cardboard 8 1/2 X 11 – to be displayed with exhibit. Displays will be judged on (1) selection and appearance of products (quality, color, texture, package) and (2) nutritional value of menu.

CLASS 10 – GIFT CONTAINER
Premiums: 1st – $4.00 2nd – $3.00
A minimum of two preserved items attractively displayed in a gift container, i.e. basket. May add non-food accessories. Container should NOT be larger than 10” X 14”.
List No.
62. Any occasion; example: birthday, get
well, wedding, etc.
63. Holiday Theme for a holiday.
(Christmas, July 4, Halloween)
64. Gift Jar (cookie, soup mixes, etc)
Must be displayed in a standard
canning jar and recipe must be
included.
BEST DISPLAY OR GIFT………….ROSETTE

CLASS 11- OTHER PRESERVED FOODS
These will be judged on quality also. Dried foods must be displayed in plastic bags.
Premiums: 1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00
List No.
65. Jerky – 6 strips
66. Dried fruit – at least 1 cup or fruit leather – at least 6 strips
67. Dried vegetable – at least 1/2 cup
68. Dried herbs – at least 1/2 cup
69. Any sugar free jam, jelly, butter, or preserve – will not be opened
70. Freeze Dried –any freeze-dried product
71. Any unusual canned good – will not be opened
72. Any preserved (Dried) snack mix – at least one cup (ingredients may be purchased but need to be treated & dried together
73. Egg noodles – display in 1 quart plastic bag
74. Other dried pasta (lasagna, spaghetti, etc.) display in 1 quart plastic bag.
75. Other dried food
Dried foods may be opened and tasted at the judge’s discretion.
BEST PRESERVED GOOD…………..ROSETTE

SCORECARD FOR JUDGING JELLIES
Jams, Preserves, & Butters
Appearance & smoothness……………25
Color………………………………………….25
Consistency & texture…………………..25
Flavor…………………………………………25
Total…………………………………………100
Fruit & Vegetables
Appearance……………………………35
Package…………………………………30
Selection of Product……………….35
Total…………………………………..100
Meats
Appearance……………………….35
Quality……………………………..35
Package…………………………….30
Total…………………………………100