Calling all US-based chefs and culinary operators! Looking for bacon that leaves the plate but never leaves the mind? We’re teaming up with Hormel Foodservice to offer a complimentary 20lb box of OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon to 100 select chefs who will compete by creating their take on a classic or favorite menu item that is elevated by including bacon.
Register by October 6th for a chance to receive samples and to compete for cash prizes and win FREE BACON FOR A YEAR – UP TO 2,000 LBS!
OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon is the superior bacon brand in every facet of the word. The taste, consistency and appearance continually rise above the competition because of the dedicated craft and care that go into each slice in every case.
This bacon is made slice-by-slice and quality-checked by hand to ensure uniformity. Starting with fresh, center-cut bellies, it’s double or triple-smoked up to 12 hours with 100% real hardwood chips for a taste that impresses everyone, operators to eaters, every single time.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Registration: If you are interested in competing, register below by October 6th, 2024.
- Competitor Selection and Sample Shipping: 100 competitors will be selected to receive full cases of bacon (20 lbs each). Competitors will be randomly selected to receive either OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Pecanwood Bacon or OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Applewood Bacon.
- Dish creation and submission. Selected competitors will have until November 3rd, 2024 to create an original dish and upload a photo and description.
- Judging and Winner Announcement. Judges will review entries and announce the winners on November 8th, 2024!
Looking for a little inspiration? Watch Chef Mikel Anthony create a double smash burger topped with colby jack cheese, XO sauce mayo, and OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon in the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen:
PRIZES
- One 1st Place Winner will receive:
- $2,000 USD cash prize
- “Free Bacon for a Year” – That’s up 100 CASES of bacon (2,000lbs!) to be delivered throughout the year based on your needs.
- One 2nd Place Winner will receive:
- $1,000 USD cash prize
- A 20lb case of each type of OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon: Applewood, Pecanwood, Sugar Cured, and Maple Pepper. 4 cases (80lbs) total.
- One 3rd Place Winner will receive:
- $500 USD cash prize
- A 20lb case of each type of OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon: Applewood, Pecanwood, Sugar Cured, and Maple Pepper. 4 cases (80lbs) total.
- Five Runner Up Winners will each receive:
- A 20lb case of each type of OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon: Applewood, Pecanwood, Sugar Cured, and Maple Pepper. 4 cases (80lbs) total.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Terms and conditions apply. The full contest rules can be found here.
Why OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Premium Bacon for Foodservice?
OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Bacon is crafted with time and care to create an experience that remains with the guest long after they’ve finished the meal…because great bacon should be unforgettable.
1. Fresh Never Frozen Bellies
Minimizing drastic temperature changes provides superior texture and flavor. Starting with frozen bellies leads to oxidation and muted flavor.
2. The Industries Tightest Trim Spec
Using the narrowest window of the belly delivers incredible consistency and improved performance.
3. Extra Long Smoke Cycles
Up to 12 hours in the smokehouse burning 100% real hardwood chips means every slice has a rich and memorable flavor.
4. Slice Excellence
More uniform slices in every case. Uniform slices reduce burning, breakage, waste and inconsistent texture. You worry less and your customers get the same, remarkable bacon every visit.
5. Small Batch Mentality
No corners are cut for efficiencies and every case is crafted under the watchful eye of a dedicated production team so every case and every slice is as close to perfection as you could possibly get.
Learn more and explore the full OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Bacon Portfolio here.
Images courtesy Chef’s Roll and Hormel.
