October 28, 2014
For the second year in a row, Fritz Kutzer has proven he’s the “best of the wurst”.
Fritz, from Kingaroy Butchery, took home the Grand Champion trophy for his venison-flavoured wurst at the annual Wide Bay Wurst Off on Saturday night.
The Wurst Off, which was held in Murgon this year, is a fundraiser for the Karate Union of Australia.
This is the fourth year that it has been organised.
Four South Burnett butcher shops took part: Top Of The Town Butchery (Murgon), Shoppingworld Butchery (Kingaroy), Kingaroy Butchery, and Ryan’s Butchery (Wondai).
Three judges did a blind tasting of the 17 wursts submitted by the entrants.
Chief judge Jason Ford said the wursts were judged on appearance, aroma, texture and flavour.
There was also a People’s Choice category where people could vote for their favourites.
Category winners:
- Plain: Kingaroy Butchery
- Honey: Ryans Butchery
- Other: Kingaroy Butchery (for venison flavoured)
- Pepper: Ryans Butchery
- Garlic: Ryans Butchery
- Chilli: Ryans Butchery
Grand Champion:
- Kingaroy Butchery (for venison flavoured)
People’s Choice
- 1st – Shoppingworld Butchery (for honey flavoured)
- 2nd (tied) – Kingaroy Butchery (for venison flavoured) and Top of the Town Butchery (for chicken and cheese flavoured)