• Decide how much capacity you will need, and select  a size accordingly. Our smallest smoker has a 22 lb. capacity, our largest has a 750 lb. capacity and we have lots of sizes in between. Call us at 1-800-423-0698 and we can help you figure out which size will work best for you.

• Do you want black powder-coated steel or stainless steel? Stainless steel costs more, black is more economical. Either one will last for years, so this is a matter of personal preference and budget.

• Talk to your designer about placement of the smoker. Be sure to position the doore opening conveniently to the prep area. You don't want to have to walk around the door to get to the counter when you are loading or unloading the smoker.

• At what height do you want the smoker? You will want to place your smoker high enough to easily load, unload, and clean it. Make sure the height is comfortable for you.

• Do you want the smoker built in or freestanding? If you build it in, make sure you can slide it out in case you need to replace the heating element some day.

CONTACT: Cayley Armstrong at 580-765-3669
2304 North Ash Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
c_armstrong@cookshack.com
http://www.cookshack.com

PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA, USA – November 6, 2007

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Cookshack Barbecue Equipment

Cookshack manufactures smoker ovens for commercial, home, and competition use under the brand names of Cookshack and Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack. Cookshack has an industry-wide reputation for its high quality products and exceptional customer service. The company has been in business for over 40 years and ships its products worldwide. Cookshack is privately held and is located in Oklahoma. Commercial equipment is NSF approved and UL listed; most stainless steel models are USDA approved. Residential equipment is UL listed. Made in the USA.

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Imagine serving fresh, smoky barbecue at the next game. You'll have friends you didn't even know existed when the aroma of smoking meat wafts around the parking lot. You'll proudly serve tender and moist authentic barbecue, the kind that can come only from slow-smoking meats over real wood.

Our forum moderator, Smokin' Okie, smoke-cooks at University of Oklahoma games with his trailered Fast Eddy's by Cookshack Model FEC100 smoker. Mrs. Smokin' decks out their pop-up canopy with themed decorations. Between the wonderful aroma of the smoking food and the party atmosphere created by the decorations, these two have lots of fun and lots of company.

Here's what you need to smoke-cook world class barbecue right in the parking lot or your own backyard:

The Smoker

Cookshack's line of home smokers range in capacity from 22 lbs. to 100 lbs. Choose a size that works for you.

• The Cookshack Smokette, our smallest smoker, has the advantage of easy of portability.
• Our largest home smoker, the Fast Eddy's by Cookshack FEC100, can be trailered and will serve a big crowd with its 100 lbs. capacity.
• All our smokers come with complete instructions and a cookbook. Our 24/7 barbecue forum, is a vast resource of recipes and help from experienced Q-ers.

The Fuel

• Cookshack brand smokers use electricity and wood for heat and smoke.
• Fast Eddy's by Cookshack smokers use a tiny amount of electricity to ignite the pellets which are its heat and smoke source. Both brands can be powered by your vehicle's cigarette lighter, a converter, and a deep-cycle marine battery.

Tailgating Recipes

• Honey-Tequila Marinated Smoked Pork Ribs
• Old-Fashioned Pit Smoked Beef Brisket, Cookshack Style
• Evil Bart's Fire-Smoked Beans
• Turkey Wings
• Hot-Smoked Garlic Chicken Wings

For more information on making your tailgating-smoking experience one to remember, give us a call at 1-800-423-0698 and ask for Karen.

Inverter Guidelines

When running a Cookshack SM008/009, SM050/055, or SM066 from your car's cigarette lighter you will need an inverter, available in hardware and discount stores.

• SM008/009 - continuous supply up to 500 watts
• SM050/055 - continuous supply up to 1200 watts
• SM066 - continuous supply up to 1000 watts

Tired of standing at the grill cooking while everyone else at your gathering enjoys each others company? Prepare ribs, brisket, or chicken in the smoker. While your smoker does the work, you can enjoy your own party.

“Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack (FEC) smokers allow the competition cook to gain control of his or her life at BBQ events. Most pits control the cook by requiring constant watching and tending. Not the FEC! The FEC’s IQ4 controller puts you in charge of accurate smoke-cooking time and temperature. Get a good night’s sleep, be fresh and sharp on turn-in day, and enjoy the drive home. Spend time socializing with your BBQ buddies that you have met on the cook-off trail while the FEC’s IQ4 controller tends the fire. When it’s turn-in time, you are assured that the product that you turn in will be the same winning ‘que that you have turned in before, even if it was on another type of pit! You can reproduce trophy-winning recipes week in and week out easier than ever with the consistency and reliability of the FEC and its IQ4 controller,” says Ed “Fast Eddy” Maurin, inventor of the FEC’s.

Competition cooks love this smoker. Using the latest technology and old-fashioned principles of making winning barbecue, the FEC100 consistently brings cooks to the winners’ circle. 

• Capacity is 100 lbs. pork butts, 80 lbs. brisket, 60 lbs. ribs, or 24 chickens per load.

• The FEC100 features a digital Cookshack IQ4 controller. Operator sets the smoke-cooking time and temperature, and the holding temperature. When the smoke-cook cycle has finished the controller drops automatically to the hold temperature. Optional meat probe allows user to specify a smoke-cook temperature. When the temperature is reached, the smoker automatically drops into a hold cycle.

• Thermostatically-controlled temperature eliminates large heat fluctuations that dry and shrink meat.

• The FEC’s heat and flavor source is 100% food grade wood pellets. Pellets are easily obtainable, inexpensive, and easy to store; available in a variety of flavors.

• Pellet heat is controlled by a fully automatic patented auger system.

• With continuous use, the FEC100 produces about 8 oz. of ash per 40 lbs. of pellets used. Danger of a fire from removing hot ash and embers is eliminated, unlike log burners that require removal of live coals.

• The FEC100 runs at 5 amps @ 120 VAC, which means pennies per hour operating cost.

• The FEC100 features double-walled construction surrounding 850° spun-glass insulation for superior heat retention and fuel savings.

• Clean-burning wood pellets produce very little ash, with low creosote build up.

• (4) Nickel-plated steel 23” x 17” shelves are removable … easy to power wash.

• The FEC100 is ruggedly built with a 16-gauge stainless steel interior. Exterior is 22-gauge stainless steel.

• Standard equipment includes: casters, operator’s manual, 40 lb. bag of pellets, and a Cookshack Spice Kit containing: 1 gal. Spicy Barbecue Sauce, 1gal. Mild Barbecue Sauce, 5 lbs. Brisket Rub, 5 lbs. RibRub, 5 lbs. Spicy Chicken Rub, 10 oz. Chili Mix, and 10 oz. Spicy Barbecue Sauce Mix.

• No-risk purchase … Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack smokers are covered by a two year limited warranty and Cookshack’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

• Optional accessories include a meat probe, rib racks, stainless steel shelves, and a cover.