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A career up in smoke

The Big Career Switch

From NYPD cop to BBQ king

Who Pulled It Off

"Big Lou" Elrose, 56

What He Does

Elrose is the "pitmaster" in charge of meat at Wildwood Barbeque at 225 Park Ave. South. (www.brguestrestaurants.com)

What He Used to To

Elrose was an NYPD officer, mainly as a motorcycle cop on highway patrol.

Why He Did a 180ยบ

"I'd done...

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