pitmaster
noun
pit·mas·ter
ˈpit-ˌma-stər 
variants
or pit master
plural pitmasters or pit masters
: a person who oversees the cooking done in a barbecue pit : a professional or skilled barbecuer
"This is good, really good," Allan says, tasting pitmaster Scott Smith's first cured pork belly. "I wouldn't change a thing."—
John T. Edge
John T. EdgeHe was one of Houston's most celebrated pitmasters and helped to kick off the barbecue renaissance here.—J. C. Reid
J. C. ReidRobert Polk, the pit master I met earlier this morning, comes in carrying a gorgeous brisket fresh from the smoker and hands it off to Smitty, who starts slicing it to make sandwiches and plates.—Patricia Sharpe
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This collection brings together a pitmaster’s chili recipe, two classic game day dips, and a delicious corn and avocado salad.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
This recipe was a pitmaster’s entry into a chili cookoff featuring professionals from around Charlotte, North Carolina, so it’s bound to be worth seconds.
—Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Local pitmaster Carey Bringle is known for his prowess with barbecue.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024
The store is seeking pitmasters, cake decorators and overnight stockers, among others..
H-E-B offers benefits, including a 10% employee discount, enrollment in H-E-B’s stock plan, a 401K, paid vacation time and enrollment in health insurance plans.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
This recipe was a pitmaster’s entry into a chili cookoff featuring professionals from around Charlotte, North Carolina, so it’s bound to be worth seconds.
—Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Local pitmaster Carey Bringle is known for his prowess with barbecue.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024
The store is seeking pitmasters, cake decorators and overnight stockers, among others..
H-E-B offers benefits, including a 10% employee discount, enrollment in H-E-B’s stock plan, a 401K, paid vacation time and enrollment in health insurance plans.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Pitmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitmaster. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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