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Introducing Crossroads A Return to the Roots of Traditional BBQ Dizzy Pig offers a wide variety of creative and unique flavors that are anything but traditional. After 14 years on the professional BBQ circuit, we have gotten to know a lot of cooks who continue to win awards with Dizzy Pig Seasonings. What we've learned from these cooks is that they would love to see what Dizzy Pig could come up with if we went back to the roots of traditional BBQ flavors. They wanted the perfect balance of timetested flavors that truly brings out the flavor of the meat and reminds people of the finest American BBQ they've ever tasted. Being traditional is so unlike Dizzy Pig, but we took on this challenge and got started on the task. It is not uncommon for new Dizzy Pig flavors to be in development for many years, as is the case with Crossroads. Working with simple flavors and coming up with something exciting and new takes time. And finally, after going through seven major revisions and dozens of minor tweaks, we got Crossroads just right. Crossroads is now available in stores and online. Give it a taste and we’re sure you’ll agree! Why not try Crossroads on one of Chris' favorites recipes: CompetitionStyle Dizzy Pig Pork Butt Recipe. Our original “Dizzy Pig Pulled Pork” recipe was posted on our website over 10 years ago, and is one of our most visited pages on our website. But we’ve competed in over a hundred competitions since then, so we figured it was time for an update!! The Dizzy Pig team has racked up top ten finishes in the “Pork Shoulder” category in well over half of the contests we’ve competed in, and we’ve had plenty of time to dial in our flavor profiles and technique. Crossroads is a shining example of the way we take traditional barbecue, spin it, and reinvent it. It is a natural fit for our pork recipe, but there are many roads to delicious barbecue and endless possibilities for flavoring, so feel free to add your own twist. We hope to see you down at the Crossroads! Our DizzyHeads took Crossroads for a test spin, and here is what

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Page 1: Introducing Crossroads - Dizzy Pig BBQ · Luke Darnell, the pit master for Old Virginia Smoke, took our class in 2014, and won 3 grand championships and 2 reserve grand championships

Introducing CrossroadsA Return to the Roots of Traditional BBQ

Dizzy Pig offers a wide variety of creative and unique flavors that areanything but traditional. After 14 years on the professional BBQ circuit, wehave gotten to know a lot of cooks who continue to win awards with DizzyPig Seasonings. What we've learned from these cooks is that they wouldlove to see what Dizzy Pig could come up with if we went back to the rootsof traditional BBQ flavors. They wanted the perfect balance of time­testedflavors that truly brings out the flavor of the meat and reminds people ofthe finest American BBQ they've ever tasted.

Being traditional is so unlike Dizzy Pig, but we took on this challenge andgot started on the task. It is not uncommon for new Dizzy Pig flavors to bein development for many years, as is the case with Crossroads. Workingwith simple flavors and coming up with something exciting and new takestime. And finally, after going through seven major revisions and dozens of minor tweaks, we gotCrossroads just right.

Crossroads is now available in stores and online. Give it a taste and we’re sure you’ll agree!Why not try Crossroads on one of Chris' favorites recipes: Competition­Style Dizzy Pig Pork ButtRecipe.

Our original “Dizzy Pig Pulled Pork” recipe was posted on our website over 10 years ago, and isone of our most visited pages on our website. But we’ve competed in over a hundred competitionssince then, so we figured it was time for an update!! The Dizzy Pig team has racked up top tenfinishes in the “Pork Shoulder” category in well over half of the contests we’ve competed in, andwe’ve had plenty of time to dial in our flavor profiles and technique.

Crossroads is a shining example of the way we take traditional barbecue, spin it, and reinvent it. Itis a natural fit for our pork recipe, but there are many roads to delicious barbecue and endlesspossibilities for flavoring, so feel free to add your own twist. We hope to see you down at theCrossroads!

Our DizzyHeads took Crossroads for a test spin, and here is what

Page 2: Introducing Crossroads - Dizzy Pig BBQ · Luke Darnell, the pit master for Old Virginia Smoke, took our class in 2014, and won 3 grand championships and 2 reserve grand championships

Our DizzyHeads took Crossroads for a test spin, and here is whatthey said:

“The flavor is very balanced with pleasant heat that lingers in a pleasant way, not harsh ­ makesyou want more. That is a measure of a good BBQ rub with heat ­ you just want more and more.The more I taste the more I want. Good Job. Did several tastes and each one brings memories ofBBQ I've had throughout the south in NC, SC, FL, KY, TN.” ­ David

“I opened the sample pouch and breathed in the aroma and many notes of traditional BBQ cameto mind. I then tasted it from the pouch, letting it linger on my tongue a bit. I closed my eyes andimagined what food I would try it on . . . chicken . . . no, wait . . . pork . . . no, wait . . . chili! Manyoptions came to mind, but I will try it in a beef chili on my Big Green Egg! Can't wait!” ­ Lauri

"Right amount of salt. Just an incredible BBQ flavor and right amount of spice (not too much & notmild). Side­note, I'm from Memphis so I can be very judgmental when it comes to BBQ and youguys knocked it out of the park. Good job, can't wait to order some!" ­ Zack

Stone BBQ Supply gave Crossroads aspin on turkey meatloaf.

 

Chef Ken Hess prepped pork chops withCrossroads.

Taking it to the Next Level: Dizzy Pig’s 2016 CompetitionBarbecue ClassMarch 19­20, Fairfax, VA

If you want to up your game in the competition cooking world, or simply wish to impress yourfriends and neighbors, this class will give you all the tools to get there! With Dizzy Pigowner/founder Chris Capell’s teaching style, you will not just learn the fundamentals, but gain tipsthat can give you an edge over your competition. We will focus on chicken, ribs, pork and brisketcompeting in a KCBS format. We will also discuss meat selection, trimming, injecting, rubbing,brine and other tips in preparation. Nothing is held back, and with 15 grand championships undertheir belt, the Dizzy Pig team has much to share!

For more information or to register, please visit the registration page or call us at 703­273­3580.

Please note that this will be the only competition class offered in 2016.

Chris shows tips and tricks to attendees of the Dizzy Pig Competition Barbecue Class.

Luke Darnell, the pit master for Old

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Luke and Kim at the KCBS Awards Banquet.

Luke Darnell, the pit master for OldVirginia Smoke, took our class in2014, and won 3 grandchampionships and 2 reservegrand championships in 2015. Hereis what Luke says:

Having attended several other competition BBQclasses, I can honestly tell you that you won'treceive a more no­holds­barred look at how ateam cooks like the Dizzy Pig BBQ class.Delicious meals prepared by pitmaster ChrisCapell using Dizzy Pig's fantastic rubs arefollowed up by some of the best chicken, ribs,pork and brisket you'll taste.

Nothing is held back. I can't wait to get on thesmoker and try some of the new techniques andtricks that I learned. It was fantastic watching howChris and his team adapted to constantlychanging weather conditions. We went from aspring­like chill, to a massive downpour with rain, to sleet and finally snow. And the Big GreenEggs kept humming and the barbecue was delicious. If you want a true, tell­all class that isgenuine and downright fun, then the Dizzy Pig BBQ competition class if for you.

Dizzy Pig Sponsored Teams Rocked 2015!Many of our sponsored competition cook teams rocked the circuit this year. Take a look at howthey did during last year's competition season:

Serial Grillers, a team with a long history of success, kicked off the season with a HUGE win at the#1 spot for ribs at one of the most prestigious contests in the USA, Memphis in May, using DizzyPig. They even carried the Dizzy Pig banner with them to collect their award! Now, that’s love!

Serial Grillers

Old Virginia Smoke had a fantastic year winning three Grand Championships (Roc City, SAMsClub Local and National BBQ Cup), two Reserve Grand Championships, and 20 top­ten finishes.They also placed 25th overall in KCBS for the year.

Dang, She’s Swine is an up and coming team with a Challenger Grand Championship at theAtoka BBQ Fest in 2015, as well as numerous top­ten category finishes. They competed in theirfirst time at Memphis in May, finishing 25th out of 125 teams.

Black Cat BBQ took home a Reserve Grand Championship at the Maryland BBQ Bash and firstplace chicken at the Beltway BBQ Showdown. They won numerous top­ten category and top­tenoverall finishes throughout the year including fourth overall at the NEBS Grilling Contest atHarpoon Brewery.

Diamond W Cookin’ Team took Grand Championship (PWC Cookoff in Adkins), Reserve GrandChampionship (Legend’s Fest in Selma) and numerous other top­ten category and overallfinishes including first place brisket at the NEYSO Libertyfest.

Dang, She's Swine

 

Black Cat BBQ

 

Diamond W

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And for those keeping score at home, Dizzy Pig sponsored teams had a combined total of: * 8 Grand Championships * 6 Reserve Grands * 4 First Place calls in Chicken * 19 Top­five calls in Chicken * 9 First Place calls in Ribs * 15 Top­five calls in Ribs * 8 First Place calls in Pork Shoulder * 17 Top­five calls in Pork Shoulder * 2 First Place calls in Brisket * 17 Top­five calls in Brisket

Congratulations to all our sponsored teams and to all our grillin' fans out there! Here's toanother great year!

     

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