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Tuffy’s classical French culinary training and precision earned him the nickname “The Professor.” Along with operating his own restaurant and catering business, he also authored the cookbook “Cool Smoke: The Art of Great Barbecue.”
Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball
As the head cook of the Big Poppa Smokers BBQ Team, Sterling has racked up more than 140 first place trophies, getting inducted into the California BBQ Hall of Fame along the way.
Fred Robles
A butcher by trade and owner of Rio Valley Meats in Weslaco, Texas, Fred was named the 2019 American Royal World Champion and 2019 National BBQ Grand Champion.
Justin McGlaun
Justin’s team, Lucky’s Q, has competed in nearly 200 events, with notable wins in the Sam’s Club National Championship and King of the Smoker competitions.
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