Porky ‘N’ Beans

Rib Master Dennis Carrino

The Crew: The smell of barbeque signals the presence of this tight group of national rib cook off contenders working from their $30,000 custom built Dooley with a 20' specially equipped trailer.

Hometown: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Specialty of The House: Tender, juicy, meaty ribs and World Famous pulled pork!

Cowboy BBQ & Rib Company

Rib Master: Dallas Green

The Crew: A handpicked group of Texas renegades; these COWBOYS have 75 years combined experience in the world of BBQ.

Hometown: Aledo, Texas

Specialty of the House: The BBQ - they start with their exclusive Rio Grand Rub, slow cook over mesquite wood, then slather under Cowboys’ thick, dark smoky BBQ sauce.

Gator BBQ

Rib Master: Matt Smith

The Crew: At the heart of this crew is the Smith family led by Matt's wife Louise and children Kurt, Nick, Aaron and Alexis earned 1st Place Best Ribs in 2009!

Hometown: Ontario, Canada 

Specialty of the House: Exceptionally tender and meaty ribs and "family" baked beans!

Texas Pit BBQ

Rib Master: Ron Conaway

The Crew: With a spirit as big as Texas itself, these 2009 People's Choice Award winners are a nucleus of seasoned veterans that just can't get the sauce and spice out of their veins. 

Hometown: Willis, Texas 

Specialty of the House: Tender beef brisket and lip smackin, tounge teasin’, belly rubbin’, bone lickin good ribs!

Willingham’s World Champion BBQ

Rib Master: John Bigalk

The Crew: Led by the co-host of TV Food Network's, "Grillin' and Chillin'" with Bobby Flay, Jack's team produces rave reviews with their American cooking style.

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Specialty of the House: Famous dry rub