Australian Meat Industry Council Tasmanian Sausage King Competition

The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) holds an annual Sausage King competition, with regional and state competitions held throughout the year, among a total of 35 across Australia. Hundreds of independent butchers enter across six categories including Traditional Australian Beef or Pork, Poultry, Australian Lamb, Continental, and Gourmet; two categories within a Best Burger competition; and a range of Smallgoods categories.

The competition is an important event in many meat retailers’ annual calendar. The origins of the competition date back to Western Australia in 1994. It remained an exclusive contest to WA and Victoria until 1999. The Sausage King competition had then become so popular that it expanded to all the states and a national competition was introduced.

'Our independent local butchers are the fresh meat specialists, and the competition is about showcasing their creative ability and efforts to make a really good product, for the public to buy, cook and enjoy.'

In recent times, the spotlight has been very much cast on the meat industry and its reliance as a key driver and essential service within the agricultural industry. This has seen an increase in customers turning to their independent local butcher for advice, quality, and service. Personalised customer service has evolved into an essential practice for independent butchers as customers are searching for new and interesting recipe inspiration and meal solutions.

'The competition is more than just producing a great sausage, it is foremost about supporting local business, highlighting the role of the independent butchers in local communities, and showcasing their knowledge and experience. Whether it is a sole trader in a small regional town, or a larger butcher shop in a shopping center, our butchers are highly skilled tradespeople who take pride in producing a quality product.'

AMIC’s competition starts with heats and finals within each state, then winners of select categories progress to the national competition in February 2023 in South Australia, where their product will be judged against all state category winners from around Australia, competing for the national crown. 

After the Tasmanian judging is finalised, the public can taste test some of the smallgoods produced by local butchers for the competition.

For more information about the competition visit the Australian Meat Industry website.

 

 

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Salamanca Market, Salamanca Place, Hobart, View Map