BBQ Lingo
Pitmaster
The person responsible for tending the fire and meat at a BBQ joint, competition team, or backyard cook.
A pitmaster is the head cook at a BBQ operation — the person who controls the fire, decides when to wrap, and pulls the meat at the right moment. The title carries serious weight in competition and Texas BBQ circles. In your backyard? You're the pitmaster. Earn it.
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