pitmaster
Noun
Meaning
pitmaster (plural pitmasters)
One who operates a barbecue pit. Sometimes a term of respect for someone who is skilled at barbecuing.
Examples
Dave Roberts is a veteran pitmaster dedicated to tender pulled pork and smoky St. Louis–style ribs.
Chris, with a shrug, volunteered that his pitmaster called in with a hangover.
Local chef and pitmaster Andy Husbands has just expanded his Boston-area barbecue empire by opening the latest location of The Smoke Shop in Assembly Row.
The pitmaster hails from Alabama, and serves slow-smoked pulled pork and slabs.
While you don’t have to be a pitmaster to whip these up, they do come out looking positively professional if you follow these easy steps.