Canned & Dried Products

DEPARTMENT 15
SECTION 2

CANNED & DRIED PRODUCTS

Superintendent: Sallie Sticklin 570-724-4088
Entry Time: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
(Grange Building)
Release Time: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.


1.  Canned goods to be judged on quality, general appearance, and container.
2.  Use standard mason-type, clear, quart, pint or quart and a half jars for preserving and exhibiting fruits, vegetables, and meats.
3.  Use two-piece self-sealing lids (flat discs and metal screw bands) for sealing all jars of food. BAIL TYPE CANNING JARS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
4.  Metal screw bands may be loosely applied while transporting jars to and from fair to prevent damage, however screw bands must be removed from jars before exhibiting entries.
5.  All food not in standard jars or not sealed with self-sealing lids will be disqualified by the judge.

CLASS                                                            PREMIUMS

1. Canned fruits, quart or pint jar                      $4  $3  $2  $1  
     A. Apples
     B. Applesauce 
     C. Apricots
     D. Blackberries
     E. Blueberries or Huckleberries
     F. Cherries, dark
     G. Cherries, red, sour 
     H. Cherries, white
     I. Elderberries 
     J. Grapes
     K. Peaches
     L. Pears 
     M. Plums
     N. Raspberries, black
     O. Raspberries, red
     P. Rhubarb
     Q. Other 
     R. BEST DISPLAY                                         $8  $6  $4  $2 
          Judged on presentation only To consist of canned fruit, 5 jars

2. Canned vegetables, one pint or one quart jar        $4  $3  $2  $1 
     A. Beans, green 
     B. Beans, lima 
     C. Beans, yellow 
     D. Beets 
     E. Carrots 
     F. Corn 
    G. Mixed Vegetables 
    H. Peas 
    I. Pumpkin 
    J. Sauerkraut 
    K. Succotash 
    L. Swiss Chard 
    M. Tomatoes 
    N. Shell Beans 
    O. Potatoes 
    P. Hot Peppers 
    Q. Other 
    R. BEST DISPLAY                                           $8  $6  $4  $2                         
    Judged on presentation only To consist of canned vegetables, 5 jars

3. Canned meat, one quart or pint jar      $4  $3  $2  $1 
    A. Beef 
    B. Chicken 
    C. Pork 
    D. Venison 
    E. Other

4. Canned pie fillings                               $4  $3  $2  $1  
    A. Apple 
    B. Cherry 
    C. Berry 
    D. Mincemeat 
    E. Other

5. Pickles and Relishes,                             $4  $3  $2  $1 
     one pint or quart jar, to be judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color, and arrangement 
    A. Beans 
    B. Beets 
    C. Cauliflower 
    D. Chow-Chow 
    E. Cucumber 
        1. Bread & Butter 
        2. Dill 
        3. Mixed 
        4. Mustard 
        5. Sour 
        6. Sweet 
        7. Miscellaneous 
   F. Piccalilli 
   G. Relishes 
      1. Corn 
      2. Pepper 
      3. Tomato 
      4. Miscellaneous 
   H. Sauces 
      1. Catsup 
      2. Chili Sauce 
      3. Spaghetti 
      4. Salsa  
      5. Miscellaneous 
   I. Dilled Green Tomatoes 
   J. Miscellaneous
6. Spiced fruits, one pint or quart jar 
   A. Apples 
   B. Crab Apples 
   C. Peaches 
   D. Pears 
   E. Watermelon
7. Dried fruits and vegetables,
one pint or quart jar 
   A. Apples 
   B. Bananas 
   C. Peaches 
   D. Pears 
   E. Fruit Leathers 
   F. Corn 
   G. Onions 
   H. Tomatoes 
   I. Peppers 
      1. Hot 
      2. Sweet 
   J. Herbs 
   K. Beans 
   L. Other

8. Juices, one quart jar, to be judged on flavor, 
   A. Apple 
   B. Grape 
   C. Tomato

9. Soups 
   A. Vegetable 
   B. Cream Based 
   C. Other