Restaurateurs and caterers are eligible to win up to $500 in Cookshack credit for original recipes for smoked foods in Cookshack's Creative Q'ing Contest

You are invited to submit your original recipes. Cookshack plans to feature the winners of the contest in its online Chef's Signature Series. Entries can be e-mailed to Cayley at c_armstrong@cookshack.com or sent via regular post to Cookshack at 2304 North Ash Street, Ponca City, OK 74601. Entries must be received by midnight, December 31st, 2007, so get smoking!


Winning recipes will come from four categories of non-traditional smoked food recipes.

Four Contest Categories

Nouvelle Q

* Includes traditional smoked meats (ribs, brisket, chicken, pork) prepared in unconventional ways resulting in a non-traditional flavor profile

Un-Q

* Includes smoked entrees that do not use traditional meats and that do not conform to a traditional barbecue flavor profile (except for smoke)

Sides

* Includes smoked dishes that serve as sides or appetizers

Smoked Desserts

* Includes chocolate and fruit dishes with a bit of smoke

The winner of each category will receive a $500 Cookshack Gift Certificate and the title of "Cookshack Master of (Category)". Second place winner will receive $250 in Cookshack credit and third place winners will receive $125 in Cookshack credit.

Click here for more information and contest rules! We look forward to your submissions!