2023 National Burger & BBQ Competition Results

8 May 2023

National BBQ Competition Results

All products scoring over 90 were awarded GOLD.

All products scoring over 80 were Awarded SILVER.

The judges commented that “ the standard was very high. It sometimes came down to a single point to decide the winners” The judges were very impressed with the innovation and flavour profiles of the products.

 

Burger Category

 

Overall Winner – GOLD Award Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Dry Aged Ribeye Burger

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Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Venison Burger with Grand Veneur Sauce

Gold Award -M&M Meats Enniscorthy, Sausage Patty

Gold Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar ,Classic Beef Burger

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Ribeye Burger

Gold Award -M&M Meats ,Enniscorthy, Low Fat Turkey Burger

Gold Award -John Finn, Mitchelstown, Beef & Smokey Bacon Burger

Gold Award -Jim Murphy, Tullow, 6oz Rambo Burger

Gold Award -Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Chilli Cheese % Roasted Onion Burger

Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Pork Apple & Sage Burger

Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Pork & Chilli Burger

Gold Award -Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Beef Burger

Gold Award- Bob’s Butchers, Abbeyleix, Chilli Cheese Burger

Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Turkey Burger

Gold Award -Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Gourmet Beef Burger

Gold Award- Gerry O’Brien, Kilkenny, Beef Burger

Gold Award -Helen Walsh, Kilcock, Ranch Burger

Gold Award -Bob’s Butchers, Abbeyleix, Truffle Burger

Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Dry Aged Angus Steak Burger

Gold Award- Alan Kennedy, Bunclody, Angus Steak Burger

Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Steak Burger

Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Sirloin Burger

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Chilli Cheese Burger

Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Turkey & Chilli Burger

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Sirloin Steak  Burger

Gold Award -M&M Meats, Enniscorthy, Steak Burger

Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Gourmet Burger

 

Silver Award- Donald Walsh, Cashel, DeLuxe Burger

Silver Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, Smoked Burger with Smokey Bacon

Silver Award- Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Large Beef Burger

Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, Lamb Burger

Silver Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Venison Burger

Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, Turkey & Chilli Burger

Silver Award- Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, BBQ Burger

Silver Award- Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, Burger

Silver Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Wagyu Burger

Silver Award- Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Large Beef Burger

Silver Award -Jim Crowley, Midleton, Smoked Cheese & Chill Steak Burger

Silver Award -Mick Gormley, Prosperous, Beef Burger

Silver Award- Barry Fitzgerald, Fermoy, Smoked Bacon & Cheese Steak Burger

 

 

BBQ Product Category

Overall Winner – GOLD Award Darragh Buckley, FX Buckley, Dublin.  Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Ribs

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Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Shredded Beef

Gold Award -Jim Murphy, Tullow, Black Garlic Picanha

Gold Award- Mick Gormley, Chinese Infused BBQ Ribs

Gold Award-Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, BBQ Honey Duck Fillet

Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Chicken Chiclets

Gold Award- Jim Crowley, Midleton, Moroccan Style Butterfly Leg of Lamb

Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged T-Bone Steak

Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged Ribeye Steak

Gold Award -Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Spatchcock Chicken

Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork

Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Pepper Pork Chops

Gold Award -Gerry O’Brien, Kilkenny, Spatchcock Chicken

Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, BBQ Sausage

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged Striploin

Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Hot Buffalo Wings

Gold Award- Alan Kennedy, Bunclody, Sea Salt & Pepper Skirt Steak

Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Smokey Whiskey Pork

Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Marinated Lamb Chop

Gold Award- Barry Fitzgerald, Fermoy, BBQ Pork Belly

Gold Award- John McGrath, Galway, Stuffed Pepper

 

Silver Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet ,BBQ Sausage Medley

Silver Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, BBQ Sausage

Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, BBQ Sausage

 

 

Grillstick/Kebab Category

 Overall Winner – GOLD Award Jim Crowley, Midleton Pork Black Pudding & Mozzarella Grillstick

 

Gold Award- Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, Chicken Skewer

Gold Award- Jim Murphy, Tullow, Turkish Style Lamb Kofta

Gold Award -Barry Fitzgerald,  Fermoy, Lamb Grill Stick with Garden Mint

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Garlic, Herb & Chicken Kebab

Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Lamb Kebab

Gold Award -Darragh Buckley ,Dublin Pork & Chorizo Kebab

Gold Award- Donald Walsh, Cashel, Sirloin Steak Kebab

 

Silver Award-Bob’s Butchers Abbeyleix, Lamb Kebab

Silver Award -Jerry O’Leary Millstreet,  Lamb Kofta

Silver Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Chicken Skewer

 

A big thank you to CF Gaynors who did a fantastic product demonstration, showcasing some new ideas and products.

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