Pork lovers unite!  This weekend marks the New York return of the one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event known as Cochon 555.



What exactly is Cochon 555 you ask?  According to their website, "each event provides pig-loving epicureans with a sampling of pork dishes served with wines from five different small wineries. After tasting, guests and a panel of 20 judges vote for the winning local chef (the Prince or Princess of Porc) who will travel to the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen to compete in the finale for the title of King or Queen.

"Guests at [the] local tastings are also invited to feast off a whole roasted heritage breed pig, try some of the unconventional desserts (bacon ice cream, anyone?), and watch two butchers in a head to head cutting competition, featuring every last edible bit, from the snout to the hocks. Participants have the opportunity to eat well and be part of an amazing food and wine community while supporting sustainable agriculture."

Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday evening to me!  And for those of you not in the New York area this weekend, no need to fear.  Cochan 555 will be touring the country over the next few months visiting such cities as Boston, Seattle, Napa, DC, Chicago, Denver, LA, New Orleans and San Francisco.

For additional details and tickets please visit www.cochon555.com and also be sure to check back here for a recap and video coverage of this weekend's event!



- SmokeInDaEye.com , Home of Bigger, Badder, Bolder Competition BBQ(c)