Winners of the 2023 State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards announced

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Sunday afternoon the panel of celebrity judges released the winners of the 19th annual Big Tex Choice Awards.

This year 36 semi-finalist concessionaires spent countless hours creating unique and tasty foods to become one of the finalists in 3 categories.

And now it's official the Savory Winner: Deep Fried Pho
Bringing a southern flare to this popular traditional Vietnamese comfort food that is both rich and savory. Deep Fried Pho is handcrafted, rolled up, and deep-fried Texas style! This unique combination creates a perfect balance between flavorful and refreshing. With every bite, you get a harmonious and succulent mouthful of noodles, slices of beef, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and a taste of aromatic pho broth that has been slowly simmered for hours. To tie this experience together, it is served with a side of pho broth for dipping, lime, jalapeños, cilantro, hoisin sauce, and sriracha for a spicy, fiery kick!

Sweet Winner: Biscoff Delight
Immerse yourself in the realm of a classic New York-style cheesecake coated with Belgian chocolate. Each bite reveals the symphony of an outer layer adorned with crushed Biscoff® cookies, offering a delightful crunch. To elevate this edible artwork, a drizzle of Lotus Biscoff® spread cascades gracefully, imparting a caramelized touch. Finally, a crowning glory is bestowed upon this culinary marvel with a perfectly placed Biscoff® cookie that entices you to embrace pure indulgence.

Most Creative Winner: Bourbon Banana Caramel Sopapillas
Hot and delicious traditional sopapillas topped with vanilla-caramel-infused bananas, sweet bourbon syrup, crushed candied pecans, sweetened mascarpone cheese, crumbled Nilla Wafers, and dusted with powdered sugar.

As Fairgoers we'll get a chance to sample these winning creations when the fair opens on Sept. 29th

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