BBQ Burger Cook-Off Tips

To keep things consistent, you might want to create parameters for what type of meat can be used in the burgers. Or, encourage creativity by taking an anything goes approach and allow everything from veggie burgers to buffalo burgers.

Let guests know the rules of the game beforehand by sending an email outlining the rules and tips to all your guests.

If someone really does not want to participate in the cook-off, let them just enjoy the tasting. As a host, your guests comfort and happiness is the key to throwing a successful party " dont make anyone feel like they are forced to compete if they dont want to.

To create a killer BBQ burger recipe, do some research on other well-known and loved burger recipes. Either find common threads between them to incorporate into your recipe, or try mixing and matching elements from multiple recipes into your own gourmet burger.

Great BBQ burger inspiration can also be found from celebrity chef cookbooks, on the Food Network, or by looking through old family recipes and finding Uncle Neds secret burger recipe that won at the 85 State Fair.