2012 BBQ Competition Results
30 May 2012
Competition judged by Neven Maguire & Susan Murphy from McNean House, and Leslie Williams of the Irish Guild of Food Writers.
The judges were very impressed with the quality and innovation of the products overall, and were delighted to see twice as many entries as last year. Congratulations to all.
SUPREME CHAMPION 2012 Michael O'Crualaoi, Ballincollig
BURGER CATEGORY
WINNER Michael O'Crualaoi, Ballincollig GOLD for Round Steak & Carrigaline Cheese Burger
RUNNER-UP Pat Carolan, GOLD Castlebar for Black Pepper & Caramelised Onion Beef Burger
RUNNER-UP Jim Crowley, Midleton GOLD for Pork, Chorizo & Mozzarella Burger
GOLD AWARDS
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Cashel Blue Burger
Toddy McMahon, Abbeyfeale Smoked Bacon Burger
Adam Craughan, Westbury SC, Limerick, Angus Steak Burger
Martin Browne, Balbriggan Turkey Burger
Martin Browne, Balbriggan Steak Burger
Dermot Sweeney, Castleknock Steak Burger
Ian Lucey, Mallow BBQ Blackwater Burger
Gerard Mulhall, Portlaoise Harvest Cheese Burger
Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Steak Burger
Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Gourmet Burger
Clive Lavelle, Castlebar BBQ Homemade Steak Burger
Robert Richardson, Newtowngore, Jack Daniel Chicken Triangle
Adrian Sheerin, Ballymote Chicken, Leek & Bacon Burgers
McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas New York Style Burger
Brendan Mallon, Monaghan Gourmet Steakette
SILVER AWARDS
Pat Carolan, Castlebar Turkey Breast Burger w/ Scallion, Cheese, Bacon & Spices
Jim Flavin, Limerick Chicken Burger
Michael McLoughlin, Clondalkin Boston Burger
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Herby Turkey Burgers
Darragh Buckley, FX Buckleys Gourmet Beef Burger
Darragh Buckley, FX Buckleys Gourmet Lamb Burger
BRONZE AWARDS
Simon Reale, Murroe & Nenagh Best Steak Burger
Simon Reale, Murroe & Nenagh Herbie Burgers
Simon Reale, Murroe & Nenagh Sweet Chilli Pork Burger
John O'Dwyer, Killenaule Cashel Blue Steak Burger
John O'Dwyer, Killenaule Lamb Burger
Kevin Bracken, Portarlington Steak Burger
John Finn, Mitchelstown, Pork & Bacon Burger
BUTCHER'S CHOICE CATEGORY
WINNER Jason Corrigan, Glasnevin GOLD for Extra Time Beef Ribs
RUNNER-UP McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas GOLD for BBQ Chicken Cutlet
RUNNER-UP David O'Malley, Tipperary Town GOLD for Savoury Pork Ribs
GOLD AWARDS
David O'Malley, Tipperary Town Beef Sizzler
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Sweet Chilli Duck Breasts
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Salmon & Asparagus Wraps
Toddy McMahon, Abbeyfeale BBQ Smoked Lamb
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Coffee Crusted Pork Tenderloins w/ Red Eye
Ian Lucey, Mallow BBQ Ranch Ribs
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Rosemary & Garlic French Trimmed Lamb Cutlets
Gerard Mulhall, Portlaoise Continental Steak
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Pork & Fruit Delight
Seamus Etherson, Cabra Chicken Summer Surprise
McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas BBQ Pork Blanket
McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas Speciality Flintstone Steak
SILVER AWARDS
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Fiery Beef Ribs
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Passion Spatched Poisson
Paul Craughan t/a O'Connell's Victuallers Limerick BBQ Pork Ribs
Pat McLoughlin, Ballyfermot Dry Aged Beef Short Ribs
Dermot Sweeney, Castleknock BBQ Chicken
Darragh Buckley, FX Buckleys Gourmet Pork BBQ Ribs
BRONZE AWARDS
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Tropical Turkey Steaks
Pat Carolan, Castlebar BBQ Tomato & Pepper Lamb Ribs
Brendan Bergin, Edenderry Pork BBQ Neck Fillet
KEBAB/GRILLSTICK CATEGORY
WINNER Michael O'Crualaoi, Ballincollig GOLD for Beef Steak & Black Pudding Grillstick
RUNNER-UP David O'Malley, Tipperary Town GOLD for Meatball Kebab
RUNNER-UP Jim Flavin, Limerick GOLD for Fish Kebab
GOLD AWARDS
Adam Craughan, Westbury SC, Limerick, Lamb Torpedo
Adam Craughan, Westbury SC, Limerick, Surf & Turf Kebab
Simon Reale, Morroe & Nenagh Beef Sticks
Jim Flavin, Limerick Steak Kebab
Paul Craughan t/a O'Connells Victuallers, Limerick Lamb Torpedo
Dermot Sweeney, Castleknock Spicy Lamb Kebabs
SILVER AWARDS
Pat Carolan, Castlebar BBQ Spicy Chicken Kebabs
David O'Malley, Tipperary Town Lemon Chicken Kebabs
Jim Flavin, Limerick Lamb Kebab
Jim Flavin, Limerick Pork Kebab
Adam Craughan, Limerick Chicken Kebab
Martin Browne, Balbriggan Lamb Kofta Kebab
Dermot Sweeney, Castleknock Texas Chicken Kebabs
Robert Richardson, Newtowngore Chinese Grillstick
Clive Lavelle, Castlebar Chilli Beef Grillstick
McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas BBQ Pork Hurley
McArdle Meats, Dundalk & Finglas Garlic & Butter Lamb Lollipop
Colm Leavy, Stepaside Peking Fillet Steak w/ Roasted Red & Green Peppers
Brendan Mallon, Monaghan Kebab
BRONZE AWARDS
Fintan Dunne, Donnybrook Minty Lamb Kebabs
Pat Carolan, Castlebar BBQ Spicy Chicken Kebabs
Michael McLoughlin, Clondalkin Spiced Ham & Tropical Fruit Kebab
Adrian Sheerin, Ballymote Beef Kebabs
