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Meet The BBQ Stars: Matt Pittman

Matt Pittman.

“Meat” Matt Pittman, one of the 12 pitmasters and chefs featured in AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step video tutorials and recipes. Matt is the founder and pitmaster of Meat Church BBQ, as well as a prominent social media personality.

AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars: An Exclusive Pitmaster Club Perk

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Welcome to AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step videos featuring 12 top BBQ pitmasters and award-winning chefs. The series is available exclusively to our Pitmaster Club members. Learn more about the video the stars, their videos, and how to join the Pitmaster Club now.

Meet The BBQ Stars: Meathead

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“Meat” Meathead, one of the 12 pitmasters and chefs featured in AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step video tutorials and recipes. Meathead is best known as AmazingRibs.com’s Barbecue Whisperer and Hedonism Evangelist and is an inductee in the Barbecue Hall Of Fame.

Alvaro, Senior WordPress Developer

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Alvaro is our Senior WordPress developer, and a darned good one. He also stays on top of our server. He is skilled in many programming languages including PHP, Python, Ruby, and Perl. He enjoys learning new technologies, and when he is not coding, he is on the lookout for great places to eat especially if they […]

Get Your “Griddle Grilling” Special Edition Of Smoke Signals

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Thanks for your interest in receiving our “Griddle Grilling Guide!” Inside this special edition of our Smoke Signals newsletter, you’ll find griddle grilling recipes from AmazingRibs.com; a selection of hands-on griddle reviews; and more! Enter your email below and the “Griddle Grilling Guide” edition of Smoke Signals will immediately be sent to your inbox. Plus we’ll add […]

Chef Rick Gresh, Product Tester

Rick Gresh.

Rick Gresh is currently the Director of U.S. Culinary Operations for AceBounce. He is frequently asked to speak and demonstrate as a culinary expert at events around the country. 

Chef Stef, Recipe Developer

Chef Stef.

Chef Stef is a lifelong barbequer and home chef with a passion for all different types of food, cooking, and techniques. Always hungry for more, Chef Stef thrives on creating fresh spins on old favorites and sharing her knowledge, tips, tricks, and recipes with anyone that will listen.

How we test thermometers

AmazingRibs.com is one of the only sites that tests, reviews and rates thermometers used for cooking. Check out our reviews before you put down some cash and find the best value for your money.

Schweinebraten: Pork Butt With German Flair

Schweinebraten

This German-style pork butt (Schweinebraten) recipe is a surefire crowd favorite, featuring mouthwateringly tender, a touch of crunch from the crackingly crisp skin, and a flavor rich gravy.

Dan Gertsacov, Roving Correspondent

Dan Gertsacov

Dan is on a life quest to learn 50 cuisines from around the globe and to share those adventures with the AmazingRibs.com audience. Over the past 20 years, Dan has attended 30 cooking schools in 20 countries and the travels continue! When not on the road, he serves as President of Big Green Egg.

Ed Reilly, Ambassador

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Based in Atlanta, Ed Reilly brings 25 years of experience with national management of sales and marketing. Most recently he was part of the team that brought B&B Charcoal, a small family owned venture, into the hottest brand for those in the know with a cult following placing it thousands of stores and millions of backyards.