Most recognized and widely used symbols.

Click Here for a more comprehensive list of acceptable hechshers for the RI Kosher Chili Cook - Off. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Schochet at 401.383.2786

NOTE: We recommend cooking between 15 – 20 lbs of meat to be certain your team does not run out.
These people are fressers “gobblers”! It will go fast!

GLATT KOSHER MEAT:

• Ground beef, ground turkey and soy “bits” available fresh through the RIKCC Kosher Committee ONLY. Teams may not bring their own meat.

• No pork, shellfish, fish or “roadkill” will be accepted.

• All spices must be in new unopened bottles or containers with acceptable hechshers (no exceptions). Please refer to hechsher list for acceptable symbols.

SEASONINGS/SPICES/VEGETABLES:

• CHILI STARTERS: must have acceptable Kosher symbol

• DRY SPICES AND SEASONINGS: must be in unopened packages with acceptable hechsher

• WORCHESTER SAUCE: cannot contain anchovies or fish ingredients

• FRESH VEGETABLES: may be purchased from any source. No leafy greans. Fresh produce from Israel cannot be used. See below for more information regarding vegetables.

• DOMESTIC BEER: is acceptable (must be unflavored), however must be shared with committee!

• CANNED JUICES, SAUCES & VEGGIES: tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato juice, beans, vegetables, etc. must have the appropriate kosher symbols.

• NO CHEESE, DAIRY INGREDIENTS OR OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS may be used

• ALL NEW UTENSILS: must be unopened, marked clearly with your team name and dropped off at the JCC by J­une 1, 2010 to be immersed in the Mikveh.

• Each team will receive a burner, 80 qt. pt, a small cutting board, 2 knives, a 14“ serving spoon, disposable aluminum pans and pot holders. Don not bring any home favorites that day.

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Vegetables - Kosher or Not?

                  * Canned items must have appropriate hechsher

• cucumbers
• fresh peppers (bell, jalapeno, etc.)
• fresh tomatoes (also canned diced, crushed, peeled, & pureed)
• zucchini
• parsnip
• turnip
• yams, sweet potatoes
• green beans
• snap peas
• carrots
• garlic
• avocado
• beans (fresh or canned)

• onions (just top layer must be removed and washed)
• celery (top should be cut off and celery should be washed thoroughly)
• mushrooms (have to be washed thoroughly)

Fresh veggies that may not be used

• lettuce
• asparagus
• broccoli
• spinach
• artichokes