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  1. FAQue – Get to know Dustin Reed and The Inked Pig!

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    WHO IS ON THE TEAM AND WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

    Myself. My beautiful wife Amy, who keeps me on track and makes sure my boxes are presentable. Baby Clint, who is the brains of the whole operation. My 2 buddies Dave and Denny also pop in to lend a hand and drink my beer from time to time.

    HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COMPETING?

    This is our 4th year competing.

    HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH YOUR TEAM NAME/LOGO?

    It was pretty easy to come up with. When you’re a BBQ size Large and covered in tattoos the name just fits!

    WHAT SMOKER(S) DO YOU COOK ON?

    Meadow Creek PR42, Big Green Egg XL, Green Mountain Grills Daniel Boone

    IF YOU COULD ADD A 5TH CATEGORY, AND IT CAN BE ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

    Something seafood related. I love seafood as much as I love BBQ, so it would be fun to combine the two.

    WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO COOK (CAN BE A FAVORITE COMP, BUT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE, CAN BE ANYWHERE)?

    The Ironman! It’s where we first got started. We love the format of the competition, and it’s always our first comp of the year to get out and see all of our BBQ friends. It’s a great time, and the Mason Dixon BBQ crew do a great job with it!

    WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE AT A COMPETITION?

    Brown Liquor BBQ’s Orange Crush and ice cold IPA’s

    ANY COMPETITION SUPERSTITIONS OR SOMETHING YOU CANNOT DO WITHOUT AT A COMPETITION?

    A kiss from Amy, and a high five from Clint as the box goes to the judges…. Very loud Heavy Metal playing during turn ins!

    WHAT IS YOUR GO TO FOOD AFTER A COMPETITION?

    Ruby Tuesday’s salad bar! I want nothing to do with meat after a competition haha

    IF YOU WEREN’T COMPETING ALL WEEKEND, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING INSTEAD?

    Cooking BBQ with friends and family at home

    ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU OR YOUR TEAM?

    We won our Golden Ticket and will be competing in the World Food Championships Burger category this year.