What makes a great Aussie banger? The sausage kings aim to find out
Chocolate, pistachio, baked beans and maple are just some of the inventive ingredients that can find their way into sausages at Rockhampton's sausage showdown where judges will snag a winner.
Nearly 600 sausage entries from independent butchers across Queensland are vying for the title of Sausage King and Best Burger at a competition in Rockhampton. Independent butchers have entered six sausage categories and three burger categories, aiming to transform the humble sausage into a gourmet delicacy. Over three days, judges evaluate the products on workmanship, flavor, and creativity.
Contest winners will advance to the national finals in Melbourne. Competitors have demonstrated a wide range of inventive flavors, including chocolate, pistachio, baked beans, maple, chicken, cherry, white chocolate, Wagyu, wasabi, soy, sticky BBQ pork belly, creaming soda, camel, and crocodile sausages. The main categories include traditional Australian, beef, pork, and lamb sausages, as well as the Best Butcher's Burger.
The competition has moved to Rockhampton, the state's beef capital, to offer better access for remote butchers and encourage more participation. Judges appreciate a finer-textured sausage with a pleasant taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste. The competition aims to promote local butchers and foster connections within communities. The Queensland winners will compete nationally in Melbourne.
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