Taste of Elegance showcases Indiana pork

INDIANAPOLIS — During the Taste of Elegance, which was hosted by Indiana Pork, chefs from around the state prepared unique dishes featuring pork as the star of the plate.

“Taste of Elegance is everything that is great about the pork industry. It’s a gathering of family, friends and 10 chefs to showcase pork,” said Jeanette Merritt, director of checkoff programs for Indiana Pork.

Top honors went to Estaban Rosas, a chef at Black Market, for his creative twist on a churro infused with bacon flavors.

Other winners from the event included:

• Superior Chef Award — Dean Sample of Northside Social.

• Premium Chef Award — Tyler Carroll of Oakley’s Bistro.

• Wine Pairing Award — Everardo Hernandez of Encore Catering.

• People’s Choice Award — Dean Sample of Northside Social.

• People’s Choice Award for Favorite Wine — Traminette from Whyte Horse Winery.

• People’s Choice Award for Favorite Display — Everardo Hernandez of Encore Catering.

Chefs also participating in the event were Brian Pleasant of Crystal Catering, Erin Gillum of Spoke & Steele, Edward Sawyer of Taxman Brasserie and Taproom, Jason Crouch of Embassy Suites. Michael Gomez of Gomez BBQ, and Chip Huckaby of Smokehouse Catering.