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Old 01-02-2013, 02:56 PM   #1
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Default Are you a pitmaster?

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?
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:03 PM   #2
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yes....
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:09 PM   #3
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Absolutely. And I have the apron to prove it.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:10 PM   #4
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Yes...

We all started (at one time) with an ignorant view what the definition of BBQ was...

Its a combined resultant of a few trains of thought;
1. Mastery of one's pit without electronic assistance.
2. Its the cook, not the cooker.

Boils down to one's skillset... and have learned, burned, and earned the foundation right here within this forum.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:13 PM   #5
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Good question.

I have become one with the pit.

So have I mastered the pit, or has the pit mastered me?

I guess I'm either a pitmaster or a pitbitch.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:13 PM   #6
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I guess it depends on your definition of pitmaster. If it's somebody that has mastered their pit(s) and can put out pretty good Q on a consistent basis.. then yes.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:20 PM   #7
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Am I a pitmaster? Couldn't say. I just know its my passion, obsession, and something I have to do!!!
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:37 PM   #8
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Yep, like others said...time and effort (I don't ever "practice") result in you putting out quality que and hence a "pitmaster". Will I be the next Aaron Franklin, Myron Mixon, or Dr. BBQ, nope...but I've learned a lot of the trade practices and put them to good use. Oh, and competing against those guys helps, too!

Several things stand out when I meet real, honest to gosh, pitmasters:
1. They are usually humble - about all BUT their BBQ.
2. They can cook quality que on a $79 Lowes ECB or a mega-thousand dollar, gold plated, eye-candy, powder coated rig: electric, gas, charcoal, pellet, chunks, chips, or sticks...if it involves heat and meat - they are "game on".
3. They won't usually tell you how bad your que is! (got back to #1)
4. They are talented and the best are not "one trick ponies". Any meat, any time, any cooker, any day...
Those are my pitmaster heroes.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:41 PM   #9
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Quote:
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Yes...

We all started (at one time) with an ignorant view what the definition of BBQ was...
Its a combined resultant of a few trains of thought;
1. Mastery of one's pit without electronic assistance.
2. Its the cook, not the cooker.
Boils down to one's skillset... and have learned, burned, and earned the foundation right here within this forum.
Couldn't have said it better myself.....
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I wouldn't say I am, I just love to cook for myself and family over hot coals.
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It's not a question I'm comfortable answering in the affirmative.

Plenty of guys on here could tell ya whether they think I am or not.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:48 PM   #12
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Harbormaster is indeed a pitmaster. Someday I wish to be more like him!

Actually, I've never tried his food. I just wanted to be humble. He did send me a cool ass hat though! So that counts for something!
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I consider myself more of a pitacolyte.
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:51 PM   #14
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After 30 + years I consider my self a well seasoned apprentice, I learn something new with every cook.
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To me a pitmaster is someone who can handle any piece of meat and any unexpected circumstance thrown at him or her and end up with great Q.
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