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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Here, guests can dig into his smoky meals, check out daily cooking demos from Guy and other pitmaster pros, and even see special guests like Whiskey Myers and Shaboozey stop by.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Erica Blaire is an award-winning competition pitmaster and Food Network Master of ‘Cue Barbecue Champion
How To Grill Baby Back Ribs
Play it Straight
Choose racks of ribs with straighter bones that lay flat on the grill.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Owner Jared Leonard and former general manager and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber confirmed both the closure and the walkout Monday.
—Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The metro’s beloved pitmaster/pastor is now cooking without gas.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Erica Blaire is an award-winning competition pitmaster and Food Network Master of ‘Cue Barbecue Champion
How To Grill Baby Back Ribs
Play it Straight
Choose racks of ribs with straighter bones that lay flat on the grill.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Owner Jared Leonard and former general manager and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber confirmed both the closure and the walkout Monday.
—Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The metro’s beloved pitmaster/pastor is now cooking without gas.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pitmaster
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“Pitmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitmaster. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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