2011 Discover Duck Chef Recipe Contest

Winners of The 2011 Discover DuckTM Chef Recipe Contest

And the winners are... Our panel of judges has selected the winning entries showcasing Maple Leaf Farms duck in both the Chef and Student Categories:

Chef Category:

► Grand Prize: Thai Style Pulled Duck Sliders

by Chef Greg Reggio of New Orleans, LA ($5,000 Prize)

► Second Place: Pulled Duck Ciabatta Sandwich

by Executive Chef Steven Jayson of Orlando, FL ($3,000 Prize)

► Third Place: Korean BBQ Duck Tacos

by Chef Greg Reggio of New Orleans, LA ($1,500 Prize)

Student Category:

► Grand Prize: Roasted Tapenade Duck in Parchment

by Derwin Jackson of Le Cordon Bleu, Atlanta, GA ($2,500 Prize)

► Second Place: Asian Duck Tacos

by Matthew Wells of Le Cordon Bleu, Austin, TX ($1,500 Prize)

All submissions were judged anonymously.

Thanks to everyone who entered. See you in 2012!


(Pictured from left) Clark Raines, Maple Leaf Farms; Derwin Jackson (DJ), Student Grand Prize Winner; Glen Mack, President LeCordon Bleu-Atlanta	(Pictured from left) Chef Instructor Scott Shover, Le Cordon Bleu-Austin; Matthew Wells, Student Second Place Winner; Mike Wieczorek, Maple Leaf Farms

Recipes were judged using these criteria:

► Simplicity (50%) – easily sourced ingredients and ease of preparation

► Originality (25%) – creative use of duck in a non-traditional dish or updated classic

► Accuracy of recipe (25%) – correct ingredient listing and method

► Flavor – absolutely fabulous taste!

Entrants were allowed to submit up to three recipes for any menu part: appetizer, soup, salad or entrée.

Email Contest Questions to chefcontest@mapleleaffarms.com
Contest entries were accepted May 2-August 5, 2011.