Which BBQ pitmasters will we remember 60 years from now? Southern Living BBQ Editor Robert F. Moss introduces 5 BBQ pitmasters following in the footsteps of ambitious smoke tenders who helped revitalize the Southern barbecue scene. Hear his case for why Elliott Moss, Hector Garate, Evan LeRoy, Zach Parker, and Lewis Donald are the next generation of Southern barbecue icons. We discuss the Luncheon with Legends walk-around tasting featuring all 5 pitmasters, and Robert explains the process behind his Top BBQ lists for Southern Living. Don’t miss Robert’s take on the “state of barbecue” journalism, food service and the industry at large.

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