The Pitmaster's Podcast

Kate is a health conscience Pitmaster. She recently showed off her skills on BBQ Brawl in Food Network. However, most impressive is she is the pwner/pitmaster of HI-BBQ a very success BBQ joint in Hawaii, Voted Hawaii's best bbq by Eater and is a KCBS BBQ judge.

Shawn Rapier recently teamed up with Alacruz Argentine Grills, and fell in love with them. We had to have him on and tell us all about it. This is definatly a grill you should look into, especially if you're looking for a back-to-primal cooker. Check them out at ALACRUZ

Chad and his Dad run probably the best SCA contest in Utah. Situated in central UT, this quad is the biggest comp in Utah and the way it is going probably the west. Chad talks about the contest from his perspective and what he hopes the future will be and he has BIG plans.

Kris Hollis (Booties BBQ, Knuckle Draggers BBQ) joins us to discuss all 4 comp meats. Kris has been in the comp game for a long time and has had tons of success. Join us as we try and get all the info we can to help you just cook better.

We welcome Christie Vanover back again to talk about her competition pork recipe. She also has some exciting news! Christie breaks down every step she takes making her over 170 average pork. Yet another one you don't want to miss.

We talk to world champ Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers about tips and tricks of pellet grills. There is a lot of excellent info in this one for those new to pellet cookers and those who have used pellet cookers for years. This is one you don't want to miss. Let us know your favorite pellet cooker technique.

Roger Donohoe has become a great steak cook, but it wasn't the easiest of journeys. Now he has bagged a perfect score and is one of the top steak cooks in the SCA. We chat with him about his process and his journey.

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke joins us to chat about BBQ, Social media, and of course, shoes. Dan has a huge presence on social media and a wealth of knowledge. If you are ever short of ideas on what to cook, make sure and follow his page. We learn a lot and hope you do as well.

Christie Vanover runs us through her rib recipe step by step and lays all her techniques out there. There are some severe nuggets in this episode!

Christie Vanover is a well-known pitmaster, grill master, and founder of the popular website Girls Can Grill. Christie is known for her creative and flavorful recipes and expertise in grilling and smoking. She is a self-taught grilling expert who has honed her craft for over a decade.

In addition to running Girls Can Grill, Christie is a sought-after speaker and educator on all things grilling. She has appeared on numerous television shows and has been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Southern Living, and USA Today. She is also a regular contributor to barbecue and grilling publications and has won several awards for her recipes and techniques.