Contest Details Coast Packing Company has launched its 9th Annual #BeefTallowFrenchFries Contest, running from July 13 through July 31, 2026. The competition invites home cooks and restaurant enthusiasts to submit photos of crispy, golden fries cooked in beef tallow. Entrants must follow @CoastPackingCo on Instagram or X, post a photo of their beef tallow fries (homemade or from a restaurant), include the hashtag #BeefTallowFrenchFries, and tag the company in their post. Winners will be announced on or around August 12 on Coast's website and social media channels.

Prize Structure First-place winners receive the TasteMap Tallow Fry Tour (MSRP $500), which includes gift cards to restaurants serving beef tallow fries, a Coast-branded tote bag, sticker packs, a printed "TasteMap Fry Tour" passport, and a Saucemoto Dip Clip. Second prize is a Fry-Day Starter Kit (MSRP $433) featuring a De'Longhi Livenza Deep Fryer with EasyClean System, a Weston French Fry Cutter, Flavor King Blue Beef Tallow, and the cookbook Fries: 70 Crave-Worthy Recipes from Crispy Classic to Loaded Cheese. Third prize is a Fry-Day Glam Pack (MSRP $372), a curated collection of fry-themed fashion and beauty items including a Stoney Clover Lane bag, Kate Spade pendant, FATCO tallow body butter, and Heinz-flavored lip balms.

Industry Context National Beef Tallow Day, established in 2018 by the Healthy Fats Coalition, highlights traditional animal fats used in cooking. The timing coincides with National French Fry Day this July, part of Coast's broader "13 Days of Tallow" promotional series. "This contest is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the flavor and versatility of Beef Tallow," said Greg Hozinsky, Corporate Chef at Coast Packing. "Every year, we see even more creative entries as Beef Tallow continues to grow in popularity. We can't wait to see this year's fries and how chefs and home cooks are bringing Beef Tallow back into everyday cooking."

Contest Rules No purchase is necessary. The contest is open to legal U.S. residents age 13 and older.

Additional details and entry information are available at coastpacking.com/beeftallowfrenchfriescontest.

Why It Matters

Coast's contest underscores the growing consumer interest in beef tallow as a cooking fat, particularly among operators and home enthusiasts seeking traditional frying methods. The company's TasteMap directory—referenced in the grand prize—signals an emerging market segment of restaurants explicitly marketing beef tallow preparation to diners seeking authentic, flavor-driven alternatives to refined oils.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors