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Grills Go Wild With American Lamb Summer Recipe Contest

Posted on: Monday, 18 May 2009, 08:00 CDT

American Lamb Board Launches "Get Your Grill On" Challenge With Ultimate Backyard BBQ Grand Prize

NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all grilling gurus, the American Lamb Board is holding their second annual "Get Your Grill On" Video competition, beginning May 18. Just in time to fire up the grill, fans of lamb can show off their most cherished grilling secrets from slow-smoked techniques to tried and true rubs. The contestant who burns up the competition will receive a brand-new grill-on-the-go set, including grill tools and a portable grill for picnics and tailgating, a Labor Day bash BBQ package including lamb for six, and have their video featured on www.americanlamb.com.

Packed with sweet, rich flavor, American lamb is a secret weapon when it comes to crowd-pleasing grilling. Aside from the show-stopping rack, there are also a number of great budget-friendly cuts of lamb for the grill, like loin chops, sirloins, butterflied leg, ribs, and ground lamb. For grilling inspiration, visit www.americanlamb.com for recipes like Chef Tim Love's Grilled American Lamb Blade Chops with Chile-Citrus Arugula Salad.

Contestants should submit a 3 to 5 minute video showing how they get their grill on, specifying the recipe, what cut they used and why they love lamb. Videos will be reviewed by a panel of grilling experts to select a winner announced on July 15, in time for the winning grill master to celebrate a Lamb-tastic Labor Day party with their grand prize. All entrants will receive a Fan of Lamb keepsake.

Starting May 18, "Get Your Grill On" by submitting videos in DVD, Quicktime or online link (no VHS) to Get Your Grill On C/O Baltz and Company, 49 W. 23rd Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10010 or via e-mail to fanoflamb@baltzco.com. ****Please note we cannot return videos****

For more information about the "Get Your Grill On" Video Competition and the American Lamb Board please visit http://americanlamb.com/fansoflamb.aspx and become a Fan of Lamb. All new subscribers will receive Fan of Lamb gear and goodies. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter, @FANofLAMB, to keep up to date on all ALB news and events.

About the American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is an industry-funded research and promotions commodity board that represents all sectors of the American Lamb industry including producers, feeders, seed stock producers and processors. The Board, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, is focused on increasing demand by promoting the freshness, flavor, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility of American Lamb. The work of the American Lamb Board is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the board's programs are supported and implemented by the staff in Denver, Colorado.

For more information about the American Lamb Board, please contact Chloe Mata (cmata@baltzco.com) or Aaron Ginsberg (aginsberg@baltzco.com) at Baltz & Company--212-982-8300

SOURCE American Lamb Board

Source: PR Newswire

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