County Project: Barbecue Grilling

Description: Youth will learn barbecue grilling techniques and recipes in this project.

State Fair Entries: None

Exhibit Guidelines:

Level 1 (Grades 3, 4, 5):  Barbecue on a grill four (4) or more times.

Exhibit:  Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster showing the 4-Her barbecuing on a grill. The poster must display a menu.

Level 2 (Grades 6, 7, 8):  Barbecue on a grill six (6) or more times. At least two (2) of the times, the 4-Her needs to barbecue on a grill with different types of meats/entrees.

Exhibit:  Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster showing the 4-Her barbecuing on a grill with only one type of meat or entrée. The poster must display a menu.

Level 3 (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12): Barbecue on a grill eight (8) or more times. At least one (1) time, prepare a barbecue on a grill for 5 or more people. Also, at least one (1) time, barbecue on a grill from two (2) of the following options: grilled fruits, grilled vegetables, grilled breads/pastries, grilled desserts, or grilled meat/entrée.

Exhibit:  Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster showing the 4-Her barbecuing on a grill at least two (2) of the following options: grilled fruits, grilled vegetables, grilled breads/pastries, grilled desserts, or grilled meat/entrée. The poster must display a menu including at least two (2) of the grilled options.

BARBECUE GRILLING CONTEST (OPTIONAL): The 4-Her must be enrolled and complete the Barbecue Grilling project to enter the Barbecue Grilling Contest. The 4-Her must provide their own equipment and meat/entree. At the Barbecue Grilling Contest, any meat/entrée must be barbecued on a grill. Degree of difficulty will be considered in judging. A parent or guardian must supervise the 4-Her during the entire contest. The 4-Her  must notify the Extension Office two (2) weeks before the contest if they plan to participate.