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
Patricia SharpeExamples of pitmaster in a Sentence
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Listen to this article The metro’s beloved pitmaster/pastor is now cooking without gas.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
The jump from barbecue to fine dining may sound difficult, but one of New York’s best pitmasters is taking the plunge anyway.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well.
Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
That commitment has earned Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue a spot at the Carolina BBQ Festival in Charlotte in April, where the team will join other top pitmasters from across the state.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
The jump from barbecue to fine dining may sound difficult, but one of New York’s best pitmasters is taking the plunge anyway.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well.
Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
That commitment has earned Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue a spot at the Carolina BBQ Festival in Charlotte in April, where the team will join other top pitmasters from across the state.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Pitmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitmaster. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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