This last weekend we had our annual Iron Chef competition. The patrols each brought dinner fixin's, but the meat was provided by the PLC, and each patrol competed to see who could whip up the tastiest dish. I was chosen by the PLC to be one of the judges. We scored each patrol on presentation, taste, and originality.

 

The "mystery meat" this time was chicken and our brand new Warriors Patrol won, hands down, with an incredible gumbo and dirty rice that included venison sausage and some marvelous flavors. It was truly worthy of a restaurant entree! And everyone in camp wanted a taste! It was great to see our patrol of 15 year old Life Scouts ambling over the Warriors' cooking area to beg a taste of their gumbo.

 

All the other patrols had fine entrees also and we were pleased to see the pride with which the scouts savored their gourmet meals.

Chicken Gumbo with Venison Sausage and Dirty Rice? My mouth is watering. Can I volunteer to be a judge next year?

 

CalicoPenn

We did this a couple of years ago - mystery meat was rabbit. Guys really enjoyed it. (Stewing worked better than grilling....)

 

Thanks for the reminder - it's time to dust that one off again! Wonder what kind of exotic meat we can find at the big market downtown!!

 

-mike