Are you a pitmaster? - Page 5

Texas Turtle · 01-03-2013, 07:26 PM

I don't see myself as a pitmaster, but right now I'm feeling pretty good. On New Years Day, we traditionally have pork loin, cabbage, blackeyed peas, and assorted desserts. This year, people kept walking in asking if we were having barbecue. My oldest daughter's father-in-law came in and said "Where's the ribs?" When my wife told them we were not having barbecue, there was a collective groan from the (mostly men) crowd. I had to promise a big Memorial Day BBQ party to keep half of them from going back home to watch football.

bigabyte · 01-03-2013, 07:27 PM

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42BBQ · 01-03-2013, 07:42 PM

I am The Master of my offset stickburner, Weber performer, and hand made UDS. I can grill or smoke pork butts, pork loin, spare ribs, pork chops, whole chicken, chicken thighs, chicken legs, whole turkey, brisket, steak, pit beef, burger, brats, and sausage to perfection. I don't know if that makes me a Pitmaster or not but I know how to que. More importantly, 99% if the initial knowledge and instruction came from a place I know where many true pitmasters hang out, The BBQ-Brethren.

Toast · 01-03-2013, 07:48 PM

In my own back yard and with Family and Friends, YES! After hanging around with you Guys and Gals that is. ;D

jfletcher84 · 01-03-2013, 07:52 PM

I am master of nothing. that about sums it up. I just wanted to see what everyone would say. There are a lot of the Brethren that I look up to though.

Brauma · 01-03-2013, 08:30 PM

I am listed as the Pitmaster of Cat Sass BBQ, but I do not consider myself a Pitmaster - yet. I'm on my way, but I'm not there yet.

I have been in the presence of great Pitmasters so I know what they are like. The bar is set high, and I'm shooting for that mark.

Boshizzle · 01-03-2013, 08:32 PM

It depends on the cook. When I don't poison anyone and I don't end up with a grease fire with flames shooting out several feet above my head, I'm a pitmaster. Otherwise, heck no! So, I'm more of a "PitAverageJoe" kind of guy.

Toast · 01-03-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

It depends on the cook. When I don't poison anyone and I don't end up with a grease fire with flames shooting out several feet above my head, I'm a pitmaster. Otherwise, heck no! So, I'm more of a "PitAverageJoe" kind of guy.

I disagree Bro. I've seen pic's of your work.

Gore · 01-03-2013, 08:47 PM

I believe I've known a few women who were truly pitmasters.

Toast · 01-03-2013, 08:50 PM

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I believe I've known a few women who were truly pitmasters.

bigabyte · 01-03-2013, 08:52 PM

So...you didn't master their pits for them?

Gore · 01-03-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigabyte

So...you didn't master their pits for them?

There's a learning curve, you can teach the basics of fire control, maybe help with the seasoning, and possibly do a little trimming, superficial things. How many times do I read of a party where the woman essential does EVERYTHING. The man essentially just supervises the pit, tries to keep his beer down, puts the meat in, and hopefully doesn't take it off until it is properly cooked. In the end he gets the credit. We all know it's a lie. It's really the woman who has performed the mental gymnastics and done all the work. I believe women would like us to think we are the pitmasters, but I think we all know the truth. It is a mental process, almost a game we play.

Toast · 01-03-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gore

There's a learning curve, you can teach the basics of fire control, maybe help with the seasoning, and possibly do a little trimming, superficial things. How many times do I read of a party where the woman essential does EVERYTHING. The man essentially just supervises the pit, tries to keep his beer down, puts the meat in, and hopefully doesn't take it off until it is properly cooked. In the end he gets the credit. We all know it's a lie. It's really the woman who has performed the mental gymnastics and done all the work. I believe women would like us to think we are the pitmasters, but I think we all know the truth. It is a mental process, almost a game we play.

Oh, well that's different.

djoseph74 · 01-03-2013, 10:08 PM

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I considers myself a novice. I only know anything about que because of the Brethren. I love to que but I have only begun to scratch the surface. So do you consider yourself a pitmaster? When was it that you became one and how. was it winning a competition or at some other point?

Depends on who's coming over :D

Outnumbered · 01-03-2013, 10:31 PM

Most of what I cook is edible now and I've ruined a lot of meat over the years. Does that qualify me?

01-03-2013, 07:26 PM	#61
Texas Turtle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-09 Location: Fulshear, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't see myself as a pitmaster, but right now I'm feeling pretty good. On New Years Day, we traditionally have pork loin, cabbage, blackeyed peas, and assorted desserts. This year, people kept walking in asking if we were having barbecue. My oldest daughter's father-in-law came in and said "Where's the ribs?" When my wife told them we were not having barbecue, there was a collective groan from the (mostly men) crowd. I had to promise a big Memorial Day BBQ party to keep half of them from going back home to watch football. __________________ BBQ Apprentice - Old Country Brazos offset, 22.5 WSM, Various gassers, portable grills, etc.

01-03-2013, 07:42 PM	#63
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am The Master of my offset stickburner, Weber performer, and hand made UDS. I can grill or smoke pork butts, pork loin, spare ribs, pork chops, whole chicken, chicken thighs, chicken legs, whole turkey, brisket, steak, pit beef, burger, brats, and sausage to perfection. I don't know if that makes me a Pitmaster or not but I know how to que. More importantly, 99% if the initial knowledge and instruction came from a place I know where many true pitmasters hang out, The BBQ-Brethren. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

01-03-2013, 07:48 PM	#64
Toast Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	In my own back yard and with Family and Friends, YES! After hanging around with you Guys and Gals that is. ;D __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM Weber Spirit S-320 Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Weber GA Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Maverick ET-732 Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen

01-03-2013, 07:52 PM	#65
jfletcher84 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-11 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am master of nothing. that about sums it up. I just wanted to see what everyone would say. There are a lot of the Brethren that I look up to though. __________________ James ECB, UDS, Mini-WSM, OTS.

01-03-2013, 08:30 PM	#66
Brauma Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Goochland, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am listed as the Pitmaster of Cat Sass BBQ, but I do not consider myself a Pitmaster - yet. I'm on my way, but I'm not there yet. I have been in the presence of great Pitmasters so I know what they are like. The bar is set high, and I'm shooting for that mark. __________________ Mark - part of Cat Sass BBQ Team. Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: Mid Atlantic BBQ Association. Member: KCBS. CBJ # 31818 "Life's too short to drink cheap beer or eat crotchpot BBQ" NB Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs: Poncho - Large, and Lefty - Small; Weber Kettles; 6' fire pit; Super fast Blue Thermapen

01-03-2013, 08:32 PM	#67
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It depends on the cook. When I don't poison anyone and I don't end up with a grease fire with flames shooting out several feet above my head, I'm a pitmaster. Otherwise, heck no! So, I'm more of a "PitAverageJoe" kind of guy. __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

01-03-2013, 08:47 PM	#69
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I believe I've known a few women who were truly pitmasters. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

01-03-2013, 08:52 PM	#71
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	So...you didn't master their pits for them? __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

01-03-2013, 10:31 PM	#75
Outnumbered is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-11 Location: Smithville, Missouri, United States Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most of what I cook is edible now and I've ruined a lot of meat over the years. Does that qualify me? __________________ Greg Vincent When I die, my goal is to have a visible smoke ring when the coroner cuts me open for the autopsy.