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Mac’s Speed Shop fares well at ‘Superbowl of Swine’

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Mac’s Speed Shop just placed high in a competition that has been referred to as the “Superbowl of Swine.”

Where:

– Memphis

What they won:

– 5th place in the 2015 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. In the whole hog category.

– 1 trophy.

– $750.

How they won:

– By smoking the hog for 24 hours at a 225 degrees over hickory and peach wood, plus charcoal. 

What you could win at Mac’s:

– A music booking: Book your band to perform here. Who knows, you could get discovered and become famous.

– Biker friends. Bike Night takes place on most Wednesday nights at the South End location.

– A beer outside. Your choice of more than 100 beer options.

//><!--– So. Much. BBQ. At five locations.//--><!

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Photo: Diedra Laird/Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published May 20, 2015 at 9:18 PM with the headline "Mac’s Speed Shop fares well at ‘Superbowl of Swine’."

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