Definitions

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  • noun One who operates a barbecue pit. Sometimes a term of respect for someone who is skilled at barbecuing.

Etymologies

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pit +‎ master

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Examples

  • But this being NYC and all, a pitmaster from the South is better than one from say, Syracuse.

    Meat of the matter | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2006

  • But this being NYC and all, a pitmaster from the South is better than one from say, Syracuse.

    Archive 2006-05-01 Homesick Texan 2006

  • Gary Roark, Ubon’s champion pitmaster, is also one of the nicest guys in the barbecue biz.

    A 2009 Big Apple BBQ Block Party Montage 2009

  • By night, Manhattan foodies fill the handful of tables to sample some of pitmaster Josh Bowen's pork tips, St. Louis cut spare ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, beef brisket, lamb sausage and chicken.

    Squirt-Bottles and Paper Plates 2011

  • That's all the team's pitmaster Harry Soo will reveal, though he says he uses as many as 30 Asian ingredients to differentiate his barbecue.

    The Grill Looks East 2010

  • 'Limited kitchen instinct' isn't necessarily a barrier to being a pitmaster.

    Ax(e) Me No Questions and I'll Tell You No Lies: Earnest Goes to Camp BikeSnobNYC 2010

  • Then again anyone who confesses to have "limited kitchen instincts", but wants to be a pitmaster, is like the tone deaf guy with slow reflexes who wants to be a guitar virtuoso.

    Ax(e) Me No Questions and I'll Tell You No Lies: Earnest Goes to Camp BikeSnobNYC 2010

  • And RUB's pitmaster Scott Smith and co-owner Andrew Fischel have snuck up on Meyer and Hanson with their burger, which is currently being served only on Monday nights.

    Ed Levine: Smashed Burgers in the City 2009

  • I realize I questioned the Salt Lick pitmaster for giving a lesson on how to make this dish, but that's probably because it's one of the quickest and easiest things in the barbecue side-dish canon to make.

    taking sides with barbecue | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007

  • I realize I questioned the Salt Lick pitmaster for giving a lesson on how to make this dish, but that's probably because it's one of the quickest and easiest things in the barbecue side-dish canon to make.

    Archive 2007-06-01 Homesick Texan 2007

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