"the whole hog turn in, which is what matters, will fit in a take out container. Therefore, I can cut up the whole hog before cooking and still maintain."Just out of idle curiosity what sanctioned event are you cooking in that allows you to cut up a whole hog before cooking?
"I've more to lose here than you" Really? I rather doubt you have any idea about what I have to lose, or gain.
In either event according to you BGE warranties are voided if you use their product to compete.
If we take you at your word then it appears that you really have nothing to lose at all.
"If you are using BGE in competitions all warranties are off."
