North vs. South: Regional Chefs Compete for Title of Oscar Mayer 'Freshest Chef'

MADISON, Wis., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's impossible to resist a friendly cooking competition – especially when it involves two incredible chefs! Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh recently hosted the Sandwich Showdown, a challenge between Boston Chef Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill and New Orleans Chef Brian Landry of Galatoire's to prepare a sandwich recipe with regional flair using Deli Fresh meats.  To create the sandwich, the two chefs had to visit their local farmers market and find the freshest ingredients to pair with their choice of Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats.  Though competition was close, Chef Brian emerged victorious as the Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats "Freshest Chef," winning America's votes with his Creole Madame Sandwich recipe.  

Videos featuring Chef Schlesinger and Chef Landry creating their signature sandwiches were posted to Facebook.com/OscarMayer with a call for America to vote for their favorite from July 7 – July 14.

"I'm honored to be named the Oscar Mayer "Freshest Chef," said Chef Brian. "The array of fresh, local ingredients and the variety of Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats inspired me to create my winning sandwich."

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats

All Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats come in Stay-Fresh recloseable packages to bring the fresh taste of the deli home without the wait. With 18 deli-inspired varieties like NEW Angus Beef Bologna and Turkey Pastrami, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats are also available in classic favorites like Honey Ham and Oven Roasted Turkey Breast. Five varieties in the extensive line (Oven Roasted Turkey, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Honey Ham and Rotisserie Chicken) are available in Family Size Packs, providing nine servings per package to feed the entire family while maximizing savings.

For more information on the Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats, go to www.GoodMoodMission.com. To view the video recipes from Chef Brian and Chef Chris, please visit Facebook.com/OscarMayer

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