Dakota Culinary Accolades

Dakota Jazz Club Chef Wins Culinary Competition – 1.18.11

Jack Riebel, former Executive Chef at the Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis, received first place, “Chef par Excellence,” at the 23rd annual Minnesota Pork Board’s Taste of Elegance culinary competition. Judges awarded Riebel first place for his recipe, Two Preparations of “Polynesian Pork” Cha Siu Pork Loin, Kalua Pork Taro Cake, Macadamia Nut Kimchee and Star Anise Jus.

The competition, hosted by the Minnesota Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff on behalf of Minnesota’s pork producers, took place Jan. 18 at the Minneapolis Hilton. The event showcases the versatility of pork, the creativity of chefs and promotes the inclusion of pork on restaurant menus.

Riebel’s pork entrée featured seasoned pork shoulder roasted in banana leaves, then shredded and seasoned with barbecue sauce, shitake mushrooms and sweet onions, and pork loin in a red-bean curd, honey, gingerroot, scallions and garlic marinade enclosed in taro cakes. Riebel plated the pork with cabbaged-based kimchee flavored with macadamia nuts and additional seasonings.

Riebel received $1,500 in prize money and will represent the Minnesota Pork Board at a special event at the Culinary Institute of America in Graystone, Calif.

Visit the MN pork board’s website for all the details!