Sauce Category Local Rules

This page sets forth the Local Rules for the Sauce Category.

Prizes

Refer to the main page for information about prizes in the Sauce Category.

Entry Fees

Refer to the contest entry page for information about entry fees in the Sauce Category.

Each team may enter three sauces

Each team may enter up to three sauces in the contest.  

Preparation

In the Sauce Category, there is no requirement that the sauce be prepared onsite or that it be prepared by the team itself.  Thus, for example, store-bought sauce is permitted).  

No Inspection

There will be no inspection of the sauce at the meat inspection by the Official Meat Inspector.  

Applicable KCBS Rules

This is a "backyard category" which does not count toward the overall Championship points.  Therefore, KCBS Rules do not apply, except for the following rules, which shall apply:

• KCBS Rule 19 (relating to the judging procedure, except as modified by these Local Rules)
• Rule 21 (relating to marking)
• Rule 25 (relating to final decisions by the KCBS Representative).

Scoring

Rank "Best of Table" in place of Appearance or Tenderness Scores

At each table, the score for Tenderness and Texture will be substituted by "Best of Table" sauce.  Each judge should rank the sauces at his or her table, giving the best one a score of '9', the second best a score of '8' etc.