~ ​Important note for contestants ~

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Attention Cook-Off Contestants! Last year we went all out and processed a cow to provide stew meat, ground beef, ake, and tripe. But we found that most chefs preferred to bring their own cuts for their recipes — with the exception of the ground beef for chili and Ake (liver). So this year we’re keeping it simple! We will only be providing ground beef for chili or Ake (liver) to contestants by request. If you’re entering the chili category or the Ake category and need meat, just let us know and we’ll set up a convenient pick-up date for you. Mahalo for helping us keep things easy and ono for everyone!