State Sausage King Competition

Sausage lovers take note!

Myself (Peter Manifis), Uncle Vince Garreffa from Mondo Butchers and the wonderful Verity James from the A.B.C. worked together for the entire week in this exciting competition. Butchers from all over Perth sent in entries. The categories were judged by a cross section of Industry Representatives as well as well known food identities, Margret Johnson and Don Hancey. It was one of the fairest systems for judging that I have ever seen with no butchers names being put to any one sausage throughout the whole process. However, I found that some of the sausages weren’t labelled correctly by the butchers. If a sausage is to have cheese in it then it should be marked on the packet.

All the sausages were of a high standard but Princi Butchers achieved something very special by reaching the finals in ALL categories but didn’t manage to take an award back to the shop. However, I can tell you that all of the sausages were Grade A.

Meat and Livestock Australia, Linley Valley Pork and The Australian Meat Industry Council all contributed in some form to make this competition possible.

Part proceeds of the event went to Lifeline WA a great Western Australian counselling service that support West Aussies.

Winners

Traditional Australian BBQ

Star of the North
Shop 20 Currambine Market Place,
Corner Marmion & Shenton Ave
Currambine W.A. 6028
Ph: 08 9304 2131
Fax: 08 9304 2130
http://www.starofthenorth.com.au

Gourmet Open Class

Dardanup Butchering Co - DBC
Busselton Boulevard
Busselton W.A. 6280
Ph: 08 9752 1818
http://www.dbctalkabouttaste.com.au

Continental

Sebastian Butchers
41 Haynes
Kalamunda W.A. 6076
Ph: 08 9293 1224

Pork

Belvidere Quality Meats
The Arcade
Belvidere Shopping Centre
Belmont W.A. 6104
http://www.belviderequalitymeats.com.au

Chicken

Crimea Quality Meats
Crimea Shopping Centre
Morley W.A. 6062
Ph: 08 9276 6087
Fax: 08 9276 6087

Got a taste for sausages? Then try these recipes.

These are a few of the recipes that I cooked up whilst being involved with the Sausage King Competition at the Royal Show. My goal was to create easy to follow, quick recipes that involve great sausages. I was amazed in the versatility!
One thing I must say is that by using your local butcher, rather than the big food chains, you are supporting W.A. Farmers and W.A. Butchers as well as keeping your dollar in the state. And these sausages taste better! They are made with love!
Enjoy the recipes and if you have any other great sausage recipes don’t be afraid to peter@vineleaves.com.au! I love new ideas!