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Pork Chop Cookoff

THURSDAY, SEPT 11, 2025

Location: Competition Kitchen in the Zion Building

Entries Accepted: 6:00 pm

Cooking: 6:30-7:30 pm
Entries Judged: As Entries Are Finished

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $250
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 3rd Place: $100

What You Need To Know

  • FREE to Enter – registration required
  • Open to anyone 18+ and older
  • Only 10 spots available
  • Premium pork chops provided by the Pork Producers of Utah
  • Bring your own spices, marinades, pots, pans, plates etc. We will have a minimal amount of spices/oil on sight.


Official Rules

  1. Pork Chops provided by Utah Pork Producers
  2. 45-minute cook time – includes prep, cooking, and plating
  3. Submit one plated pork chop for judging, two for display
  4. No pre-cooked food – all preparation and cooking must happen onsite
  5. Cleanliness counts! Gloves and sanitary practices required
SCORING MATRIX:

Category

Points

Description

Flavor

25

Seasoning, taste, balance, pork quality

Tenderness

25

Juiciness, texture, and proper doneness

Appearance

20

Plating, color, and visual appeal

Creativity

20

Unique flavors, methods, or presentation

Cleanliness

10

Sanitary prep and safe food handling

TOTAL

100

SPONSORED BY

Celebrate Utah's Farms & Flavors

This contest honors our local producers and community spirit that brings us together.
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